Ireland stunned Portugal with a 2-0 win in Dublin in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, preserving their chances of reaching next year’s final. Troy Parrott scored both goals in a controlled display to leave the Selecao well short on the night.
Points table group H
| Team | Competitions | wins | Pulls | To lose | Target difference | Points |
| Portugal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 10 |
| Hungary | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| Ireland | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
| Armenia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
Can Ireland still qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
Yes. Ireland can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but only through a specific set of results. Ireland must beat Hungary by at least three goals and rely on Portugal losing to bottom-placed Armenia on the final matchday. That combination would leave Portugal and Ireland at a points level of +10.
Qualification would then be decided on goal difference. The greater Armenia’s margin of victory, the smaller the margin of victory Ireland would need to move forward.
Published on November 14, 2025
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