Hungaryand Republic of Ireland will face off in a pivotal World Cup 2026 qualifying match on Sunday, at the Ferenc Puskás Stadium in Budapest.
Both teams are closely matched in the Group F standings, with Hungary currently second and Ireland third. The rivalry has historically been tight, with Ireland holding a slight edge in recent head-to-head meetings, having won one and drawn three of their last four encounters. This fixture presents an important opportunity for both sides to gain crucial points in their campaign to qualify for the World Cup. For those planning to catch the Hungary vs Ireland World Cup match, it's essential to know where to watch it live. While you prepare for the excitement of the game, you might also be interested in exploring various betting opportunities. Many fans find it thrilling to place bets on their favorite teams, and if you're in the U.S., you can take advantage of a sportsbook promo to enhance your betting experience. These promotions can offer you additional value, making the game even more engaging.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Hungary vs Ireland online - TV channels & live streams
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The match will be shown live on fubo, FS1, DirecTV, Sling and VIX in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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Hungary vs Ireland kick-off time
The match will be played on Sunday at the Ferenc Puskás Stadium in Budapest, with kick-off at 10 am ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Hungary vs Ireland lineups
4-2-1-3
Formation
3-4-2-1
IRLHUN-Line up
HUNSubstitutes
Manager
M. Rossi
IRL-Line up
IRLSubstitutes
Manager
H. Hallgrimsson
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Hungary team news
Dominik Szoboszlai has been a key figure for Liverpool this season and is in line to make another international appearance for Hungary, likely featuring in midfield with Andras Schafer and Callum Styles.
There are no fresh injury concerns in the squad.
Ireland team news
For Ireland, Evan Ferguson faces a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s encounter, while Sammie Szmodics, Mark Sykes, and Callum O'Dowda are all ruled out through injury.
However, Ryan Manning and Jayson Molumby return to contention after serving their suspensions.
Form
HUN-Form
HUN- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
IRL-Form
IRL- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 6/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
HUNLast 4 matches
IRL0
Wins
3
Draws
1
Win
Goals scored
4- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/4
- Both teams scored
- 2/4