Overview
- The 3-2 victory in Budapest secured second place in Group F and a berth in the March 2026 European playoffs.
- Parrott had scored twice in a 2-0 upset of Portugal days earlier, helping Ireland finish on 10 points.
- He said he rewatched the winner hundreds of times and struggled to sleep as the moment sank in.
- Celebrations swept Ireland on social media, with Dublin Airport jokingly renaming itself in his honor.
- The playoffs are set for March, with the 2026 World Cup scheduled for June 11–July 19 in North America.