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Adam Idah scoring against Hungary(Image: Damien Eagers\/PA)<\/p>\nIreland face Hungary in Budapest in their final World Cup Group F qualifierAdam Idah scoring against Hungary(Image: Damien Eagers\/PA)<\/p>\n
Ireland face Hungary in one of their most important games in recent history this afternoon. The Boys in Green know that a win will at the very least secure them a World Cup play-off place.<\/p>\n
Many had written off Heimir Hallgr\u00edmsson’s<\/a> side ahead of Thursday’s penultimate World Cup qualifier against Portugal<\/a>. However, Ireland got a win when they needed it most thanks to two goals from Troy Parrott.<\/p>\n Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a> saw red on an incredible night at the Aviva Stadium<\/a>, with the result leaving Ireland just one point behind Hungary in Group F. Portugal are two points further ahead at the top.<\/p>\n The Hungarians recorded a 1-0 victory over Armenia on the same night, meaning it is all to play for this afternoon. Here is what you need to know about the match:<\/p>\n Where and when is it?<\/p>\n The game takes place at the Pusk\u00e1s Ar\u00e9na in Budapest on Sunday, Novemeber 16.<\/p>\n What time is kick-off?<\/p>\n Kick-off is scheduled for 2pm Irish time.<\/p>\n RTE 2 will show the action live, with their coverage beginning at 1pm. You can also follow updates with our live blog.<\/p>\n Quotes corner<\/p>\n Ireland manager Heimir Hallgr\u00edmsson: \u201cI\u2019m tempted to play the same team. Will I do it? I don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n \u201cThe confidence is there and the belief is there. We will see how they are in training and take it from there.<\/p>\n \u201cWe said we would always take it if we go to the final match and we still have a chance. We love the fact that it\u2019s in our hands now. Everything is in our hands and we\u2019ll grab it.\u201d<\/p>\n Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher: \u201cWe enjoyed that victory obviously, but I think pretty soon after the game attention turned towards this match and how important this is.<\/p>\n \u201cAll that matters now is Sunday. We\u2019re going to go into Sunday now ready and prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n Betting odds<\/p>\n Hungary win: 19\/20<\/p>\n Ireland win: 3\/1<\/p>\n Draw: 9\/4<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_GettyImages-2234516588.jpg\")
A general view inside the Puskas Arena(Image: Horvath Tamas\/Getty Images)What TV channel is it on?<\/p>\n