Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 Squad Revealed: Michael O’Neill’s Shocking Picks Spark Controversy Ahead of Crucial Qualifiers

Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 Squad Revealed: Michael O'Neill’s Shocking Picks Spark Controversy Ahead of Crucial Qualifiers

Any combination of outcomes is possible for O’Neill. Both Northern Ireland and Blackburn can succeed or fail with major implications collectively and for the manager himself.

Northern Ireland’s Star Player

Who is Northern Ireland’s star player?

Antrim , United Kingdom - 10 October 2025; Conor Bradley of Northern Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Northern Ireland and Slovakia at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Conor Bradley of Northern Ireland (Image credit: Getty Images)

Northern Ireland’s leading light won’t be travelling to Italy as part of the squad this month. Liverpool’s Conor Bradley is the GAWA captain and a Premier League winner at 22 years of age but suffered a serious injury early this year.

Reports vary when it comes to Bradley’s exact prognosis but a World Cup appearance is unlikely, paving the way for Sunderland’s Trai Hume to build on his role as stand-in captain and one of O’Neill’s trusted lieutenants.

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