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Alex Murphy and Rory Finneran join Republic of Ireland's World Cup roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Alex Murphy and Rory Finneran join Republic of Ireland's World Cup roster

Summary

Alex Murphy, a defender from Newcastle United, has received his first senior call-up for the Republic of Ireland ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, 18-year-old midfielder Rory Finneran earns his first senior international call-up as well. The announcement precedes Ireland’s friendly against Grenada scheduled for late May. Murphy has been active with Newcastle's under-21 team this season, contributing to his selection for the national team.

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Key Details

•Alex Murphy earns a senior call-up for the Republic of Ireland team.
•Rory Finneran also included ahead of a friendly against Grenada.
•Friendly match is set for late May in preparation for the World Cup.
•Murphy has been featuring for Newcastle’s under-21s this season.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Defender Included in Republic of Ireland’s 2026 World Cup Roster

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Newcastle United defender Alex Murphy has earned a senior call-up with the Republic of Ireland for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rory Finneran also received his first senior international call-up ahead of Ireland’s friendly against Grenada in late May. The 18-year-old midfielder has featured for Newcastle’s under-21s this season and travelled to Murcia, Spain, to […]
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