Ireland's Troy Parrott, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Hungary and Ireland in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Credit: AP/Denes Erdos

Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena.

A tearful Troy Parrott saluted the Republic of Ireland's resilience after his brilliant hat trick kept their World Cup dream alive in dramatic fashion.

Parrott has now scored five goals in two games, and his decisive strike ensured Ireland finished above Hungary and earned a place in March’s play-offs. Hungary, who had been seconds away from finishing runners-up, were left to reflect on a night when caution cost them a World Cup lifeline.

At the young age of 23, Troy Parrott has already built himself a successful career in the sporting industry. On Thursday, which he dubbed 'probably the best night' of his life, he scored both of Ireland's goals against Portugal. And his winning streak ...

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Troy has become the star of Ireland’s national football team after leading them to victory over Portugal and now Hungary, taking the country one step closer to the World Cup