United States-born defender Kevin O'Toole says his call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming double-header against Portugal and Hungary represents the fulfilment of a dream.

Hoping to reach the playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the Republic of Ireland will welcome Portugal to the Aviva Stadium on Thursday for their penultimate UEFA Group F qualifier.

The young Boys in Green booked their place in the knockout stages with a win over Asian Cup Champions Uzbekistan.

Celtic forward Johnny Kenny and Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath have been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary. McGrath, 29,

Despite conceding at the death in their last meeting with Portugal, Ireland will back themselves to frustrate Martinez’s men once again and will hope to have the luck of the Irish on their side on home soil, where they are without a defeat in their last five games.

JOHN O’SHEA insisted that Ireland have the players to pick up a result against Portugal as they push for a World Cup play-off place. The Boys in Green’s dreams of North America next summer

Abbie Larkin scored a decisive 90th-minute goal as the Republic of Ireland stunned Belgium to earn promotion to League A with a 5-4 aggregate win in the Nations League play-off. The Republic held a 4-2 lead from the first leg in Dublin thanks to an inspired performance from captain Katie McCabe.