Hungary Vs Ireland Live Score, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: HUN 2-1 IRL; Varga Stunner Restores Hosts' Lead

The second half is underway at the Puskas Arena. Ryan Manning comes in for Jake O'Brien post the interval for Ireland. Chiedozie Ogbene later gets injured and has to be subbed off, with Adam Idah replacing him.

The scoreline stays at 2-1 after five minutes of added time in the first half. Hungary have benefitted from their consistent attacking forays and have been the better side so far. Let's see if Ireland can fight back to remain in what increasingly looks like a battle for the second spot in Group F.

Barnabas Varga with an absolute screamer! He chests down Milos Kerkez's cross neatly before belting a sensational strike into the top right corner of the Ireland goal. Hungary restore their lead in the 37th minute, even as Portugal go 4-1 up against Armenia in Porto.

In Porto, Portugal have surged to a 3-1 lead against Armenia with two goals in 90 seconds from Goncalo Ramos and Joao Neves. Remember that if Portugal win, they are assured a direct passage to the World Cup, ahead of Hungary as well as Ireland.

The drama intensifies in this riveting Group F battle for supremacy, as Ireland respond with a penalty in the 15th minute. Attila Szalai fouls Chiedozie Ogbene in the danger area, and after a VAR check, the referee points to the spot. Troy Parrott steps up and delivers with his right foot, sending the ball into the bottom left corner.

Hungary take the lead as early as the third minute! The back-to-back corners are fruitful, as Dominik Szoboszlai's cross in is met by a firm Daniel Lukacs header. The hosts show Ireland they are up for the physical battle.

We are underway in Budapest. Hungary kicking from left to right and Ireland in the opposite direction in the first half. The hosts earn an early corner, which leads to another one.

Check out Ireland's line-up:

Here is how Hungary line up for the critical home clash:

The match kicks off at 7:30pm IST. The Hungary vs Republic of Ireland, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers, Group F game will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Sony Sports TV channels in the country.