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<p>Middlesbrough's Alan Browne and Tommy Conway applaud the fans. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.</p>

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Alan Browne scores and assists as Middlesbrough come from behind to go second

The Cork native helped Boro come back for the second time in six days to leapfrog Ipswich into second, six points behind Coventry.

<p>Troy Parrott celebrates scoring again for AZ Alkmaar. Pic: Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images.</p>

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Watch: Troy Parrott scores 20th goal of the season for AZ Alkmaar

<p>STAYING PUT: The Republic of Ireland remain 59th in the FIFA world rankings after the latest places were revealed late on Monday night. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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Republic of Ireland remain unchanged in latest FIFA world rankings

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'He has the potential to help us' - Brighton boss wants Evan Ferguson to keep improving at Roma

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STommy Martin: Even if it's fleeting glimpse of glory, Troy allowed us to love again

Heimir Hallgrímsson 20/11/2025

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'This was more a show than a draw' but Heimir Hallgrímsson happy with potential World Cup fixtures

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Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson on World Cup draw: 'It's a group we would fancy qualifying from'

The Boys in Green will be in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Africa and Korea Republic should they progress through the playoffs in March.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

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Here's Ireland's potential opponents at the World Cup 2026

The Republic of Ireland were included in the draw for the first time in 24 years.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

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Troy Parrott misses late, late penalty as AZ Alkmaar lose out to Twente

The Ireland striker has now missed three consecutive spot kicks for his club.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

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Troy Parrott: 'I had the best week of my life but I've come back down to earth'

Six goals in three games, bringing his season haul to 19, marks Parrott out as one of Europe’s marksmen. Fate decrees his next opponents hail a mile away from his family house in Dublin

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

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S John Fallon: Ferguson and Parrott partnership a puzzle Ireland need to solve

Ireland’s playoff against Czechia revives the long-running debate over whether Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson can finally form a reliable partnership

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Troy Parrott and Séamus Coleman celebrate after the match 16/11/2025

S Colin Sheridan: Having miscalculated Ireland's chances, I had to roll the dice

If the measure of a moment’s magnificence is how long after it makes you smile, then last Sunday in Budapest was among the best we’ve ever had.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Troy Parrott on Hungary hat-trick: I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand how it big it was

Parrott supplied all of Ireland’s goals in the 2-0 and 3-2 victories over Portugal and Hungary, snaffling second place in the group that secured a semi-final away to Czechia on March 26.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Martin Dahlin draws out the Republic of Ireland to play the Czech Republic 20/11/2025

World Cup play-off draw, as it happened: Ireland to face Czechia in semi-final

The Boys in Green will host Denmark or North Macedonia if they beat the Czechs.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

S John Fallon: Ireland must move to secure Hallgrímsson’s future

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson took personal responsibility for the 2-1 defeat in Armenia 10 weeks ago, wondering aloud in a meeting with FAI powerbrokers whether this reign was working out.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

S Dion Fanning: These are days that are unexplainable and enriching. They have been as good as it gets

Ireland’s Budapest win shows how moments of chance, resilience and hard-earned maturity converged in Troy Parrott’s extraordinary three-day transformation

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

S Kieran Shannon: When even the FAI deserve credit, you know it’s a good week

The World Cup qualifying campaign appeared like it was going to end in another failure with Heimir Hallgrimsson on borrowed time. Instead, Troy Parrott’s heroics have rewired Irish belief

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

More than one million were watching RTÉ for dramatic final moments against Hungary

Ireland's victory over Portugal had a peak audience of 966,000

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

FAI ready to reward Hallgrímsson with new deal

The salary Heimir Hallgrimsson joined on, €650,000, will be increased and there’s also the incentive of a seven-figure bonus for staff should they steer the team to what would be a first World Cup in 24 years.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Troy Parrott celebrates with Jayson Molumby after scoring the winning goal of the match 16/11/2025

Ireland’s big moment is what World Cup qualifying is all about

Troy Parrott’s last-gasp goal and DR Congo’s triumph proved once again why the best soccer is almost never about the soccer.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

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Hungarian media reaction to World Cup qualification exit: 'The Irish sang the cheese out of our mouths'

Troy Parrott is now a name the Magyars will always remember, the Budapest press adimt.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

S Colin Sheridan: A nation’s footballing identity is shaped not by its loudest figures but its truest

Whatever Seamus Coleman has, sums up what's best about us - we should build on that.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Troy Parrott and Séamus Coleman celebrate after the match 16/11/2025

S TV view: Late Late Troy Show sends nation dancing around the living room

From an early gut punch to Troy Parrott’s stoppage-time winner, Ireland’s wild evening in Budapest felt like the end of one grim decade-long story and the start of something brighter

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

In the space of four magical days, Ireland has been reawoken as a football country

Pinch yourself, then do it again to make sure – but this is real and Irish football again has a national team to be so very proud of.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Heimir Hallgrímsson: 'I hope we can look back saying these players started something special for Irish football'

Back-to-back wins over the top seeds in the space of three days contributed to what the manager predicted as the miracle necessary to usurp Hungary for second spot.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

A feeling lost to Irish football for the last eight years has returned

Since Ireland suffered a 5-1 defeat to Denmark in 2017, the international team has either stagnated or plummeted.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Diehard Cork fan Pat Murray has 'never seen anything' like Troy Parrott's 'unbelievable' performance

Diehard Cork fan Pat Murray has 'never seen anything' like Troy Parrott's 'unbelievable' performance

When you consider that Pat was on the terrace watching when Johnny Giles made his international debut against Sweden in 1959, that's some barometer

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Talking points: Hallgrímsson's future more certain and Parrott likely to be in demand

Troy Parrott was linked with a move to newly-promoted Leeds United in the summer but there’s serious interest from Bundesliga powerhouses. That will surely have increased after his heroics in Budapest.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Crestfallen Hungary boss Marco Rossi feeling robbed by Ireland's 'master of stolen goals'

'We were prepared for Troy Parrott, who scored a hat-trick, and we knew his skills. We couldn't hold him back today, even though he didn't have many opportunities outside of his goals'

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

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Roy Keane: 'For Ireland to get back into the mix and have a chance, amazing'

Speaking to ITV ahead of England’s qualifier against Albania, Keane shared his thoughts on the Boys in Green’s victory in Budapest

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Hallgrimsson's Ireland rise from early turmoil to play-off berth

Back-to-back wins over the top seeds in the space of three days contributed to what the manager predicted as the miracle necessary to usurp the Magyars for second spot

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Hungary v Ireland player ratings: Parrott the star as Boys in Green seal stunning win in Hungary

The Dubliner scored an incredible hat-trick to book a play-off spot for Ireland.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'Everyone's crying': Troy Parrott in tears as he sends Ireland to dreamland

Troy Parrott scored a hat-trick for Ireland as they beat Hungary 3-2 to reach the World Cup play-offs.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Play-off explainer: what happens next for Ireland in World Cup bid?

Ireland secured a play-off with a thrilling win in Budapest

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

As it happened: Troy Parrott's late strike completes hat-trick, Ireland comeback and seals playoff spot

Ireland are off to the playoffs.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Heimir Hallgrímsson makes one change to Ireland team for decisive World Cup qualifier with Hungary

Ireland know they need a win to leapfrog their opponents and secure a playoff spot for the finals next summer.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Liam Scales and Dara O'Shea celebrate 13/11/2025

'It's different on a game day' - How practice made perfect for Liam Scales to assist Ireland's opener against Portugal

“We gave a bit of stick to Scalesy yesterday because he kept shooting from that position, but it worked off today,” said Nathan Collins shortly after full-time.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Portugal - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'Everyone would have took this before the campaign' - Troy Parrott ready for decider in Hungary

Parrott’s first half brace on Thursday night helped Ireland secure the victory they needed against the Portuguese to keep their hopes of reaching a first World Cup since 2002 alive.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Portugal - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'This wasn't about shutting anyone up' - Ireland just wanted to keep World Cup dream alive says Nathan Collins

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke in the build-up to the game about the 'lovely' Irish fans and claiming the win to seal their place at the finals.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

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As it happened: Troy Parrott's brace before Ronaldo's red mist keeps Ireland's World Cup dream alive

Ireland now know what they need to do following Hungary's win in Armenia this evening.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Portugal - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Heimir Hallgrímsson names Ireland team for crunch World Cup qualifier against Portugal

At the very least, Ireland need a draw to keep their slim hopes of reaching the World Cup next summer alive.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

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S Tommy Martin: Persistence with O'Neill the big difference between Irelands north and south

Ireland are now the poor relations of the Celtic quadrangle, and comparisons with Northern Ireland are not flattering.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Portugal Press Conference - Wednesday November 12th

'He's a smart guy' - Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Heimir Hallgrímsson of putting pressure on referee

If, as expected, Hungary win the early match in Armenia, Ireland must avoid defeat against Portugal to ensure they’re still in with an outside chance of a playoff berth heading to Budapest for Sunday’s final game.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

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Hallgrímsson: McClean was in our thoughts but Wrexham playing time has been limited

Injuries to Robbie Brady and Callum O’Dowda, along with the suspension of Ryan Manning, leaves Ireland with a gaping cavity to fill against Portugal’s star-studded attack.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Portugal Press Conference - Wednesday November 12th

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo says 'the support Ireland fans give to the national team, it's lovely'

The 40-year-old insists he expects a tough game from Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Heimir Hallgrímsson 12/11/2025

Ireland aim to exploit Portuguese weaknesses in crucial World Cup qualifier

Unless Armenia get a shock result against Hungary, Ireland will require at least a draw against Portugal.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference

O'Shea believes Ireland can replicate Germany shock against Portugal

With playoff hopes fading and Evan Ferguson ruled out, John O’Shea insists Ireland can summon the spirit of their Germany upset as Ronaldo’s Portugal visit a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

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Nathan Collins had 'no doubt' Keith Andrews could make step up at Brentford

Brentford have won four of their last six games under new manager Keith Andrews, rising to 12th in the Premier League. They are just three points off the top four.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference

John O’Shea: Ireland can frustrate Ronaldo again in Dublin showdown

Ireland need to avoid defeat to Portugal on Thursday if they are to make their clash with Hungary on Sunday relevant

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland Squad Announcement

Heimir Hallgrímsson on Ireland World Cup hopes: 'We have it in our hands, so why be negative?'

Portugal will come to Lansdowne Road seeking the win that books their ticket to North America with a game to spare. Then Three days later Ireland will enter the Lion’s Den of the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025