No other competition inspires such uncomplicated, widespread joy. When you strip it back to its core, the World Cup is cynicism-proof

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.

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,

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.

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

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