What happens next if Ireland beat Hungary on Sunday?

For the first time since 2019, when a 1-1 draw against Denmark wasn’t enough, Ireland are in the mix in the last game.
What happens next if Ireland beat Hungary on Sunday?

HUNGARY FOR MORE: Ireland's Séamus Coleman celebrates winning the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 - 11:54
John Fallon

Ireland’s football team are so back.

Thursday’s stunning 2-0 victory over Portugal creates an abundance of horizons heading into Sunday’s final set of qualifiers.

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