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16th Nov 2025

Hungary v Ireland: Live coverage of Republic of Ireland’s must-win World Cup Qualifier

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It all comes down to this…

Well, who thought we’d get here?

After one of the most topsy-turvy qualifying campaigns in Ireland’s footballing history, a win in Budapest today will send Heimir Halgrimsson’s side to the most unlikely of play-offs next year for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

It’s simple for Ireland – a win today would see them through. Anything other than a win will see them finish third.

Let the fun commence…

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