World Cup: McMullan called up to Northern Ireland squad
Goalkeeper Stephen McMullan has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad for next month's World Cup 2026 qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany.
The 20-year-old Fleetwood Town stopper is currently on loan at League of Ireland side Waterford and replaces Sheffield Wednesday’s Pierce Charles who has now officially withdrawn from the squad after picking up a shoulder injury on club duty.
Former Warrenpoint Town keeper McMullan has previously represented Northern Ireland at Under-18, U19 and U21 level. He has yet to earn a senior cap, however he has featured in senior squads before.
Northern Ireland begin their qualification campaign against Luxembourg at the Stade de Luxembourg on Thursday September 4th at 7.45pm.
Their second game in Group A of the European qualifiers will see them meet Germany at the
Rhein-Energie-Stadion in Cologne on Sunday September 7th at 7.45pm.