Czechs await with Hallgrimsson set to open talks on new deal

The fear arises as to whether a counter offer could be tabled while the Ireland boss's contract enters its final weeks and months.

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson at the 2026 Fifa World Cup play-off draw in Zurich. Pic: Priscila Bütler, Inpho

Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to open negotiations with the FAI on a contract extension when the ‘dust settles’ on a scenario where they launched from outsiders to World Cup contenders over the space of four days.

It was anticipated the association would be on the lookout for another manager in 2026 if the campaign petered to a conclusion predicted by many but a stellar return from wins over Hungary and Portugal overhauled the outlook.