Overview
- Republic of Ireland beat Hungary 3-2 as Troy Parrott completed a late hat-trick to clinch a World Cup qualifying play-off berth.
- Hungary twice led through Daniel Lukacs and Barnabás Varga before conceding in the 80th minute and stoppage time.
- Video of Dominik Szoboszlai wiping away “tears” after Varga’s goal drew accusations of mocking Irish fans.
- Szoboszlai says the gesture was private banter with András Schäfer, Barnabás Varga and Péter Szappanos, not directed at Ireland.
- Pundit Kevin Doyle was caught on off-camera footage using an expletive toward Szoboszlai and later apologized; the play-off draw is on Nov. 20 with semi-finals set for March 26, 2026.