Heimir Hallgrimsson confirms contract extension for Euro 2028 campaign

Heimir Hallgrímsson with FAI chief executive officer David Courell, left, and FAI director of football John Martin, right, at the announcement of Heimir Hallgrimsson signing a new contract as Republic of Ireland boss. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed his contract has been extended to include the Euro 2028 campaign.

Hallgrimsson confirmed the news on Thursday in a press conference announcing a 25-man squad for next Thursday’s World Cup play-off away to Czechia.