Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s final 2026 World Cup qualifying game in Group F, against Hungary in Budapest. The stakes couldn’t be higher and there is plenty at stake as the campaign comes down to one game. After Ireland’s impressive victory over Portugal, it means they need to beat Hungary to get to a Uefa playoff next year.
That won’t be easy away from home against a team led by Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai and who Ireland drew against at home after being 2-0 down.
Evan Ferguson is out although he was unlikely to start anyway after Troy Parrott’s stunning performance against the Portuguese. Two more goals against Hungary would do the job nicely. Kick-off at the Puskás Arena is at 2pm. We’ll know our future early and whether it will make or ruin our Sunday.
