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2026 World Cup Qualifier Soccer

Ireland to face Czech Republic in World Cup Play-offs

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Ireland face a trip away to the Czech Republic in their World Cup play-off semi-finals following the draw today in Zurich. Should Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side overcome that challenge they will enjoy home advantage against either Denmark or North Macedonia. The Danes defeated Ireland 5-1 in 2017 to book a place at the 2018 World Cup. Elsewhere Northern Ireland will face Italy in their semi-final clash with the winner set to face Wales or Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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2026 World Cup Qualifier Match Report Soccer

Dramatic Parrott hat-trick sickens Hungary as Ireland earn play-off spot

November 16, 2025 admin 0 Comments 2026 World Cup, 2026 World Cup qualification, 2026 World Cup qualification draw, 2026 World Cup qualifier, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, 2026 World Cup qualifiers draw, Barnabas Varga, Chiedozie Ogbene, Dániel Lukács, Espen Andreas Eskaas, Espen Andreas Eskas, Espen Eskaas, Espen Eskås, European Qualification, FIFA 2026 World Cup, Heimir Hallgrímsson, Heimir Hallgrímsson Ireland, Heimir Hallgrímsson Republic of Ireland, Hungarian soccer, Hungarian soccer news, Hungary, Hungary 2-3 Ireland, Hungary 2-3 Republic of Ireland, Hungary soccer, Hungary soccer news, Hungary v Ireland, Hungary v Republic of Ireland, International Soccer, Ireland V Hungary, Irish soccer, Irish soccer manager, Irish soccer news, Irish soccer squad, Irish soccer team, Irish soccer team news, Marco Rossi, Marco Rossi Hungary, Match report, Puskas Arena, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Ireland soccer, Republic of Ireland soccer news, Republic of Ireland v Hungary, Soccer, Soccer news, Troy Parrott, UEFA, VAR, Video Assistant Referee, World Cup 2026

Troy Parrott completed a hat-trick with virtually the last kick of the game as the Republic of Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary and reach the World Cup play-offs. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side needed a win in Budapest to secure a spot in the play-offs. Daniel Lukacs’ fourth-minute header gave Hungary the ideal start, and while Troy Parrott’s penalty brought the Irish level, Barnabas Varga’s stunning strike restored the home side’s lead before the break. In a nail-biting second half, Parrott’s deft finish 10 minutes from time setup a grand stand finale and the Dubliner popped up at the death to poke home a memorable winner.

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