Hungary met a shocking defeat and were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup this weekend, seen out by an Irish winner deep into stoppage time (provided in part with a ball from former Red Caoimhín Kelleher).

Roma striker Evan Ferguson watched his compatriots secure a spot in the World Cup play-offs thanks to Troy Parrot’s last-gasp winner against Hungary from an Irish Pub in Rome, having stayed on with

Eamon Dunphy had an issue with the behaviour of Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai during his team's loss to Ireland on Sunday.

Two teams trying to do the unthinkable meet up on Sunday, as Hungary and the Republic of Ireland play for a potential spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Preview Hungary vs Republic of Ireland in World Cup Qualifying with TV info, start time, betting odds, and recent form ahead of kickoff.

ZGOAL HUNGARYHungary are back in front and Barnabas Varga find the net.2025-11-16T14:33:28ZGOAL PORTUGALJoão Neves hits a quickfire second for Portugal, controlling from

HUNGARY, Ireland’s main rivals for a World Cup play-off spot, kick off their penultimate game against Armenia earlier this evening (5pm), giving the Boys in Green a possible advantage.