Hungary and the Republic of Ireland are hoping to at least seal places in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs when they meet at the Puskas Arena on Sunday.
While the sides could still qualify directly by winning Group F if Portugal slip up at home to Armenia, the likelihood is that the winners of the match will earn the second spot required for a play-off place.
A draw would suit the hosts, who won 1-0 in Armenia on Thursday and start the contest a point above Ireland, who beat Portugal 2-0 in Dublin on the same day.
101GreatGoals.com has the full teams and starting line-ups from the international between Ireland and Hungary in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
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Hungary lineup vs Ireland
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai captains a Hungary side featuring fellow Reds player Milos Kerkez in defence.
Marco Rossi rings two changes, bringing in midfielder Alex Toth and winger Daniel Lukacs for Callum Styles and Bendeguz Bolla.
Hungary starting XI: Denes Dibusz, Loic Nego, Willi Orban, Attila Szalai, Milos Kerkez, Daniel Lukacs, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alex Toth, Andras Schafer, Roland Sallai, Barnabas Varga
Hungary substitutes: Attila Mocsi, Botond Balogh, Bence Otvos, Milan Vitalis, Zsombor Gruber, Patrik Demjen, Bendeguz Bolla, Marton Dardai, Callum Styles, Zsolt Nagy, Peter Szappanos, Damir Redzic
Ireland lineup vs Hungary
Midfielder Jayson Molumby returns from suspension in Ireland’s solitary change, replacing Jack Taylor, whose corner led to their first goal against Portugal
Southampton’s Ryan Manning is back after a ban and on the bench. Andrew Moran and Kevin O’Toole drop 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
Ireland substitutes: Johnny Kenny, Adam Idah, Jimmy Dunne Conor Coventry, Jack Taylor, John Egan, Gavin Bazunu, Ryan Manning, Jamie McGrath, Mikey Johnston, Festy Ebosele, Mark Travers
How to watch Ireland vs Hungary: TV channel, live online streams
Kick-off on Sunday is at 14:00 GMT (09:00 ET / 06:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Amazon Prime PPV, which charges £2.49 for the game.
2026 World Cup playoffs dates
The top team from each of the 12 European Qualifier groups proceeds automatically to the finals, which will be expanded to 48 teams.
The 12 runners-up in each group will join four Nations League teams in the two-legged play-off ties, which will be drawn from pots based on teams’ records during the campaign and take place on March 26 and 31 2026.
When is the draw for the 2026 World Cup finals?
The draw for the World Cup finals will take place on December 5 2025 at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, with the ceremony starting at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT).
The tournament runs from June 11 until July 19 2026.
