Republic of Ireland attacker Sammie Szmodics has said he is “on the mend” after he was knocked unconscious during Thursday night’s World Cup playoff semi-final defeat to the Czech Republic. The FAI confirmed that Szmodics, having spend the night in hospital in Prague, has since been discharged. Szmodics replaced Jayson Molumby during extra-time at the Fortuna Arena but soon after his introduction was involved in a heavy collision with Czech defender Stepan Chaloupek. And thank you to the medical staff who acted so quickly to help me. And thank you to the medical staff who acted so quickly to help me.

Source: The Irish Times March 28, 2026 04:06 UTC