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No other competition inspires such uncomplicated, widespread joy. When you strip it back to its core, the World Cup is cynicism-proof
Ireland have kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a stunning comeback win against Hungary on Sunday (November 16, 2025). Troy Parrott, the unheralded Ireland striker who sent Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to a 2-0 loss on Thursday,
Ireland are one step closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Sunday’s sensational comeback victory against Hungary. Troy Parrott’s 96-minute winner in Budapest means that the Boys in Green are heading to the play-offs in March.
With his nation's 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes in critical condition, former Tottenham youth product Troy Parrott provided a moment that neither he nor Ireland fans will soon forget.
Hungary Vs Republic Of Ireland Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Catch the key updates from the HUN vs IRL, football qualifying match at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, as it happened
Michael O’Neill’s side will hope that they can give the Green and White Army supporters a positive result going into the play-offs