Northern Ireland squad arrives for friendlies against Guinea and France
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill confirmed that all 23 players are fit ahead of friendly matches against Guinea and France. The first match will take place on June 4 in the Cadiz area of Spain, followed by a fixture against France on June 8 in Lille. O'Neill's squad includes uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill, but he will be without several players, including Dan Ballard and Paddy McNair. These matches serve as preparation for the Nations League campaign beginning in September.
- •Northern Ireland plays Guinea on June 4 and France on June 8.
- •O'Neill reports that all 23 squad members are fit.
- •Uncapped players include Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill.
- •Missing players include Dan Ballard and Paddy McNair.
- •The friendlies are preparation for the Nations League starting in September.
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Full NI squad reports for duty for friendly games
- 12:55 PMBBC Sport — Full NI squad reports for duty for friendly games
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reports that all 23 members of his squad have arrived fit and well for the forthcoming friendlies against Guinea and France.
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reports that all 23 members of his squad have arrived fit and well for the forthcoming friendlies against Guinea and France.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:55 PMFull NI squad reports for duty for friendly games
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reports that all 23 members of his squad have arrived fit and well for the forthcoming friendlies against Guinea and France.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 12:55 PMFull NI squad reports for duty for friendly games
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reports that all 23 members of his squad have arrived fit and well for the forthcoming friendlies against Guinea and France.
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