"The forward - on loan at Roma from Brighton, who scored in the 1-0 win against Armenia in October, picked up the injury against Parma on 29 October. However, he is included in the 25-man squad for the final two group games that begin at home to Portugal on Thursday, 13 November (19:45 GMT) before a trip to Hungary on Sunday, 16 November (14:00 GMT)."
"Hallgrimsson's side go into the final round of matches in Group F sitting in third, one point behind Hungary who travel to Armenia in the first of their games, knowing qualification for the 2026 World Cup could be out of their grasp with a game to spare should they lose to runaway leaders Portugal. Missing for that game will be Jayson Molumby and Ryan Manning through suspension, but both are included in the squad."
"There is a return for Mark Sykes despite his club Bristol City revealing he would miss their next two games after sustaining a gash on his leg in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat by Blackburn Rovers. With Callum O'Dowda out, Jimmy Dunne retains his place in the squad after coming in as a late replacement for the October internationals, while American-born 26-year-old Kevin O'Toole receives a call-up with the left-sided New York City player eligible through his grandfather."
Evan Ferguson is included in the Republic of Ireland's 25-man squad for the final World Cup qualifying matches despite an ankle injury sustained against Parma on 29 October. The matches are at home to Portugal on 13 November and away to Hungary on 16 November. Ireland sit third in Group F, one point behind Hungary, and risk missing qualification with a game to spare if they lose to Portugal. Jayson Molumby and Ryan Manning are suspended for the Portugal game but remain in the squad. Mark Sykes returns despite a leg gash, Jimmy Dunne keeps his place, and Kevin O'Toole receives a first call-up.
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