17.11.2025 20:47
In the World Cup Qualifiers Group F, Hungary needed just 1 point. However, the match, which became notable for Szoboszlai's sarcastic goal celebration, turned into a complete nightmare with two goals scored by Ireland after the 80th minute. As Hungary was eliminated, Szoboszlai was left in tears at the end of the match.
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The final week of Group F in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers became a scene for a story that will go down in football history. In the match at Puskas Arena, Hungary hosted Ireland. A draw was enough for the home team to qualify for the playoffs. The goal duel of the match started in the 3rd minute. Daniel Lukacs put Hungary ahead 1-0. In the 15th minute, Troy Parrott equalized with a penalty.
SZOBOSZLAI'S SARCASTIC CELEBRATION BECAME A SENSATION
In the 80th minute, Barnabas Varga's goal put Hungary ahead again. At that moment, captain Dominik Szoboszlai was on stage. The star player made a mocking gesture towards the opponent during his goal celebration. This moment drew significant reactions on social media, and the fate of the match changed right after that moment.
TROY PARROTT MADE HISTORY ALONE
Hungary was leading 2-1 in the 80th minute and was on the way to the playoffs. However, Ireland did not give up. First, in the 80th minute, Parrott made the score 2-2. In the 90+6th minute, the young star stepped up once again and declared the result of the match: 3-2. Thus, Ireland, starting the last match 1 point behind, reached 10 points and secured a playoff ticket. Hungary, on the other hand, remained at 8 points and dramatically bid farewell to their World Cup dreams.
CRIED HEAVILY
Szoboszlai, who was criticized for his mocking celebration after putting his team ahead, was overwhelmed with tears as the final whistle blew. The moments when the national star collapsed to the ground made headlines.
THE MAN WHO CARRIED IRELAND: PARROTT
23-year-old Troy Parrott, who has drawn attention with his incredible performance in recent weeks, had also scored two goals in the match where they defeated Portugal three days ago.
Against Hungary, he became the one who carried his country to the playoffs with a hat-trick. Ireland secured their World Cup hopes by finishing second behind Portugal.
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