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.

Troy Parrott cried ‘tears of joy’ after sending Ireland to the World Cup playoffs with a stunning hat-trick in Budapest. Ireland clawed back from 2-1 down to beat Hungary in a sensational end to the qualifying group.

Written off by Tottenham, he reinvented himself in the Netherlands and has now brought the magic to the Ireland squad

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