Hungary vs Ireland: Live Updates and Scoreboard from the 2026 World Cup Qualifier
The Republic of Ireland is gearing up for a crucial match against Hungary, with the stakes high as they aim to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game is set to take place at the Puskas Arena, with the Irish side determined to secure a victory that could potentially see them leapfrog their opponents and secure a playoff spot.
The Irish team, led by Heimir Hallgrimsson, has been on a roll after stunningly defeating Portugal 2-0 on Thursday. Their chances of finishing top in Group F received a significant boost when Cristiano Ronaldo was handed a straight red card, ensuring he'll miss their upcoming clash with Armenia. This result puts Ireland in a strong position to secure a top-two finish and automatic qualification.
However, the match against Hungary is a must-win affair. If Ireland can secure a victory, they'll need Portugal to lose to Armenia for them to top the group. If Portugal wins as expected, an Irish victory would still secure them a playoff spot, making for a thrilling conclusion to the group stage.
The game is available for live streaming on Amazon Prime Video's pay-per-view service. Stay tuned for live updates and the latest score from the match:
First Half:
- Hungary took the lead early on with a goal from Lukacs, followed by a brilliant strike from Varga. The Irish team responded with a penalty kick from Parrott, who was brought down by Szalai, now on a yellow card.
- Ireland had their chances, but Hungary's strong performance and early goals kept them ahead at halftime.
Second Half:
- The second half saw Ireland finish strongly, with O'Brien taking a throw-in that was retaken due to a foul by Orban.
- Portugal's Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty to put them 5-1 up at halftime in their match against Armenia.
- Ireland had a chance to equalize, but O'Brien's header went over the crossbar.
- The match ended with Hungary leading 2-1, securing their position in the top two and setting up a thrilling conclusion to the group stage.
