Irish Football Association officials confirmed Michael O'Neill has unveiled a 28-player roster for the four fixtures comprising Nations League B2 Group 2.
The campaign opens with an away fixture against Georgia in Tbilisi on Friday 25 September followed by a home game against Hungary on Monday 28 September at the National Football Stadium.
Experienced defender Paddy McNair from Hull City has been included after recovering from a foot injury that prevented him from playing for his Premier League club recently.
Midfielder Jordan Thompson, who last appeared in the senior men's squad during the defeat to Sweden in a friendly match in March 2025, is also returning to the fold.
Alistair McCann of Preston North End remains unavailable due to injury despite having featured as a substitute in the win against Guinea and starting the loss to France earlier this year.
The current selection represents nine changes and additions compared to the 23-player panel chosen for the friendlies against Guinea and France in early summer.
Goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell from Blackpool and Conor Hazard of Wycombe Wanderers have returned to the squad.
Defenders Daniel Ballard from Sunderland, Terry Devlin of Portsmouth, and Eoin Toal from Bolton Wanderers are also part of the new group.
Striker Dion Charles from Blackpool has been recalled after missing the June friendlies.
Michael Forbes, a defender from Dundee United who earned his only senior international cap against Finland in 2023, has been called up for the tournament.
Northern Ireland will travel to Slovakia on Friday 2 October to play Ukraine before hosting Georgia at Windsor Park on Monday 5 October.
The squad announcement was released by the Irish Football Association this evening as part of their official communications regarding the upcoming UEFA Nations League quadruple header.