Hungary up first and last in Ireland's World Cup qualification fixture schedule

Ireland’s 2025 is now mapped out.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Ireland will start and finish against Hungary in their quest for a first World Cup qualification since 2002.

Fifa earlier on Friday pitted Ireland into a four-team group, guaranteed against Hungary and Armenia, while awaiting the winner of a March meeting between Portugal and Denmark for the pool’s top seed.