{"id":142635,"date":"2025-11-16T09:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T09:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/142635\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T09:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T09:33:07","slug":"hungary-v-republic-of-ireland-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-crunch-world-cup-qualifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/142635\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungary v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireland-live.ie\/news\/national-news\/1943386\/revealed-meet-the-four-families-competing-on-rte-ireland-s-fittest-family-this-weekend.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Republic of Ireland<\/a> take on Hungary in Budapest this Sunday afternoon knowing that a win will secure a play-off spot in the qualifiers ahead of next summer&#8217;s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Heimir Hallgr\u00edmsson&#8217;s side still have a chance of progressing\u00a0following an incredible 2-0 victory over Portugal at a packed Aviva Stadium on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the crunch fixture &#8211; the final group game for both sides &#8211; the permutations are clear and it promises to be a nerve-racking afternoon for the thousands of away fans and for those watching on television at home.<\/p>\n<p>For Ireland, victory will guarantee, at minimum, a play-off place next March while a draw or a defeat will end the qualifying campaign and any hopes of featuring in next summer&#8217;s tournament.<\/p>\n<p>For Hungary, a draw will be enough to ensure they progress in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>READ NEXT:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireland-live.ie\/news\/national-news\/1943386\/revealed-meet-the-four-families-competing-on-rte-ireland-s-fittest-family-this-weekend.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Meet the four families competing on RTE Ireland&#8217;s Fittest Family this weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Match Details &#8211;\u00a0Hungary v Republic of Ireland<\/p>\n<p>Venue:\u00a0Pusk\u00e1s Ar\u00e9na, Budapest<br \/>Kick-off time: 2pm (3pm local time)<br \/>TV: RT\u00c9 2 television, coverage from 1pm<br \/>Radio: RT\u00c9 Radio 1<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3293136-1763284099029.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"628\" height=\"1410\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jayson Molumby, Liam Scales and Mikey Johnston during a Republic of Ireland training session at Pusk\u00e1s Ar\u00e9na in Budapest, Hungary\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While the focus here will be on the Hungary v Ireland clash, Portugal will be looking to confirm their place in next summer&#8217;s World Cup when they take on Armenia at\u00a0Estadio do Dragao, Porto at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Roberto Martinez&#8217;s side currently top the group and only a set of freak results would see Portugal lose out.<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; 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