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

Ireland secured a play-off with a thrilling win in Budapest
Play-off explainer: what happens next for Ireland in World Cup bid?

MARCHING ON: Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson celebrates after the win at Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 - 16:10
Adrian Russell

So… what’s next? 

For a moment there, it may have felt like we won the World Cup.

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