Ireland's World Cup qualification chances - permutations to keep in mind and why we've only a 13pc chance of play-off place
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Ireland's World Cup qualification chances - permutations to keep in mind and why we've only a 13pc chance of play-off place
"Yes, Ireland can still qualify, via the play-offs of course. If Ireland beat Armenia in Dublin tonight and Portugal win at home to Hungary by a couple of goals, Ireland could move from fourth to second in the table and then chase down maximum points in the remaining games, at home to Portugal and away to Hungary next month."
"So, Ireland and the 2026 World Cup finals... so you're telling me there's a chance, even with a dismal return of one point from a possible nine and are bottom of the group?"
Ireland currently has one point from nine and sits at the bottom of the group but remains capable of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup via the play-offs. A win over Armenia in Dublin combined with a Portugal victory over Hungary by a couple of goals could lift Ireland from fourth to second in the table. Moving into second would leave two remaining fixtures — home to Portugal and away to Hungary — where securing maximum points would enable Ireland to pursue qualification or a play-off route. The scenario requires favourable results in multiple matches.
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