Ireland fans were left confused in the opening minutes after Hungary’s early goal was allowed to stand. Daniel Lukacs headed the ball into the net inside four minutes, and the decision went to VAR for a possible offside. Many Irish supporters were convinced the Hungarian forward had moved too early, and the initial replays offered […]

4 months ago

Some new faces. Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad for their last two World Cup qualifiers. Ireland host Portugal on Thursday, November 13 (kick-off, 7.45pm) and are away to Hungary on Sunday, November 16 (kick-off, 2pm). The Boys in Green need Hungary to drop points against Armenia, before beating them at the Puskas Arena to […]

4 months ago

A massive game! Ireland take on Hungary at the Aviva Stadium in the first match of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers this evening, Saturday, September 6 (kick-off, 7.45pm). The Boys in Green still have Armenia and Portugal to come, but tonight’s match is probably the most important of the lot, against their closest rivals for […]

6 months ago

This is a toughie! Ireland face off against Hungary this evening in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. A win, and their hopes of making the finals are looking good, but a loss would make it very tough to claw their way back. The Boys in Green will definitely take confidence […]

6 months ago

This XI can get the job done! Ireland take on Hungary this Saturday, September 6 (kick-off, 7.45pm), in their first 2026 World Cup qualifier. A draw at the least is vital, as the Boys in Green will see the Magyars as their main rivals in a group that also features Portugal and Armenia. Manager Heimir […]

6 months ago

Ireland discovered their fate at the draw on Friday morning. The Republic of Ireland have been drawn alongside Portugal or Denmark, Hungary, and Armenia in the qualifying draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The winner of the Uefa Nations League quarter-final between Portugal and Denmark, which will be played in March, will go into […]

1 year ago