Where to watch Hungary vs Ireland? Live Stream & TV Channels

Ireland take on Hungary this afternoon, with a win guaranteeing at least a World Cup playoff spot for Heimir Hallgrímsson's men. The Boys in Green revived their hopes of reaching the finals with an impressive 2-0 victory at home to Portugal on Thursday, which also saw Cristiano Ronaldo sent off for the visitors. Defeat would have ended Ireland's chances of reaching next year's tournament, but today's final round of matches sees three of the four teams mathematically still in the hunt for the top spot.

Hungary currently sits second in the standings with 8 points, needing only a draw to secure the playoff position following recent results like their narrow 1-0 win against Armenia and a resilient 2-2 draw with Portugal. Conversely, the Republic of Ireland national football team sits one point behind on 7 points and must win, driven by renewed confidence after their shock victory in their last outing, a major result that kept their hopes of a playoff place alive and guarantees a high-stakes Hungary vs Ireland live stream experience.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher said the side were fully focused on the Hungary game, but conceded the result against Portugal had given the squad a boost.

"We enjoyed the victory, obviously, but pretty soon after the game, attention turned towards this game and how important this is, so all that matters is Sunday," he said during a pre-match press conference.

The crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Hungary vs Ireland will determine the second-place finish in Group F and a potential playoff spot. For fans looking for where to watch Hungary vs Ireland, here are the key live stream and TV channel details, along with a look at the teams' recent performance and standings.

Where to Watch Hungary vs Ireland for Free – Live Streams & TV Channels

The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Hungary vs Ireland live stream will be available on multiple platforms across various countries for free. Here is where to watch Hungary vs Ireland live across regions:

Hungary vs Ireland Predicted Lineups

Hungary National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-1-3)

Dibusz (GK), Nego, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez, Schafer, Styles, Szoboszlai, Bolla, Varga, Sallai.

Ireland National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kelleher(GK), O'Brien, Collins, O'Shea, Coleman, Cullen, Molumby, Manning, Ogbene, Azaz, Parrott.

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