Ireland's World Cup hopes in critical condition after defeat in Armenia

Evan Ferguson got a goal back for Ireland after Armenia took a 2-0 lead.

An Eduard Spertsyan penalty gave Armenia the lead shortly before half-time. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

2026 World Cup qualifier: Armenia 2 (Eduard Spertsyan 45+2 pen Grant-Leon Ranos 51) Ireland (Evan Ferguson 57) 

Seven days of hope followed by dejection.