Armenia announce final squad for the match against Ireland – one change made

The Armenian national team has announced its final squad for the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ireland. Defender Arsen Sadoyan and midfielder Karen Nalbandyan were left out by the coach’s decision, while injured Edgar Sevikyan also misses out.

Compared to the match against Hungary three days earlier, one change has been made to the list — Narek Agasaryan replaces Karen Nalbandyan.

The Ireland vs Armenia match will take place today, October 14, in Dublin.

Final squad of the Armenian national team
Goalkeepers:
Henri Avagyan (Pyunik), Ognjen Čančarević (Noa), Arsen Beglaryan (Alashkert)

Defenders:
Kamo Hovhannisyan (Ararat-Armenia), Sergey Muradyan (Noa), Stepa Mkrtchyan (Osijek, Croatia),
Erik Piloyan (Urartu), Edgar Grigoryan (Ararat-Armenia), Georgiy Harutyunyan (Puskás Akadémia, Hungary), Nair Tiknizyan (Crvena Zvezda, Serbia), Erik Simonyan (Urartu), David Davidyan (Rotor, Russia)

Midfielders:
Eduard Spertsyan (Krasnodar, Russia), Ugochukwu Kristus Iwu (Rubin, Russia),
Narek Aghasaryan (Urartu), Karen Muradyan (Ararat-Armenia)

Forwards:
Lucas Zelarayán (Atlético Belgrano, Argentina), Grant-Leon Ranos (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Germany),
Tigran Barseghyan (Slovan, Slovakia), Artur Miranyan (Bnei Sakhnin, Israel), Zhirayr Shaghoyan (Ararat-Armenia), Vahan Bichakhchyan (Legia, Poland), Artur Serobyan (Ararat-Armenia)