"Troy Parrott completed a hat-trick in the 96th minute to give the Republic of Ireland victory in Hungary as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side pipped their opponents to a 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off place. More to follow Hungary team vs Ireland Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai captained a Hungary side featuring fellow Reds player Milos Kerkez in defence. Marco Rossi rang two changes, bringing in midfielder Alex Toth and winger Daniel Lukacs for Callum Styles and Bendeguz Bolla."
"Ireland team vs Hungary Midfielder Jayson Molumby returned from suspension in Ireland's solitary change, replacing Jack Taylor, whose corner led to their first goal in their 2-0 win at home to Portugal three days earlier. Southampton's Ryan Manning was back after a ban and on the bench. Andrew Moran and Kevin O'Toole dropped out of the squad. Ireland starting XI: Caoimhin Kelleher, Jake O'Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O'Shea, Seamus Coleman, Josh Cullen, Jayson Molumby, Liam Scales, Chiedozie Ogbene, Troy Parrott, Finn Azaz"
Troy Parrott scored a hat-trick, completing the treble with a 96th-minute strike that secured a Republic of Ireland win in Hungary and clinched a 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off spot. Hungary fielded Dominik Szoboszlai as captain with Milos Kerkez in defence, and Marco Rossi introduced Alex Toth and Daniel Lukacs. Jayson Molumby returned from suspension for Ireland, replacing Jack Taylor. Ryan Manning was available on the bench after a ban. The Republic of Ireland starting XI included Caoimhin Kelleher and Troy Parrott. Play-off ties are scheduled as two-legged fixtures on 26 and 31 March 2026.
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