Celtic striker Johnny Kenny will join up with the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The 22-year-old Sligo native will hope to make his debut at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
Kenny’s performances against Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership and Rangers in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup.
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In Heimir Hallgrimsson’s initial squad, Ferguson was joined by Troy Parrott, Adam Idah, Mikey Johnston, Chiedozie Ogbene and Festy Ebosele in the forward line.
However, Ferguson could possibly appear in Budapest against Hungary, but will continue his rehab at his club Roma this week.
Squad Update | @CelticFC striker Johnny Kenny & @HibernianFC midfielder Jamie McGrath called into the squad for the Portugal & Hungary fixtures 🇮🇪
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) November 10, 2025
Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of the Portugal match but will continue his rehab at Roma in the hope of being fit for the Hungary… pic.twitter.com/88VVpGxjxJ
Also joining the squad is Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath, from Athboy in Meath, who will replace Mark Sykes after the Belfast-born player suffered a cut to his shin against Blackburn Rovers on November 4.
The national team will begin training this week at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown ahead of their penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Portugal.
