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Published 12:55 16 Nov 2025 GMT
Updated 09:45 19 Nov 2025 GMT

Well, who thought we'd get here?
After one of the most topsy-turvy qualifying campaigns in Ireland's footballing history, a win in Budapest today will send Heimir Halgrimsson's side to the most unlikely of play-offs next year for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
It's simple for Ireland - a win today would see them through. Anything other than a win will see them finish third.
Let the fun commence...
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