The Republic of Ireland's men's football team, under coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, has scheduled summer friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. They first face Bulgaria in a Nations League playoff before turning their focus on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The match against Senegal, ranked 17th in FIFA standings, will take place at the Aviva Stadium with the date still to be finalized. The team will then visit Luxembourg, which is critical ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Hungary, Armenia, and either Portugal or Denmark in September.
Heimir Hallgrimsson stated, "I'm delighted the association has been able to secure top quality opposition in Senegal... this is crucial for the players' development."
Hallgrimsson emphasized that playing against Senegal, a top-tier international side, is essential for their preparations for World Cup qualifying, stating, "we are testing ourselves against...quality opposition."
The Republic of Ireland will host Senegal at the Aviva Stadium, with exact dates in June to be confirmed, following two-legged Nations League play-offs against Bulgaria.
Hallgrimsson also highlighted the importance of the Luxembourg match: "It will be a different type of test for our players away from home before the World Cup campaign starts."
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