Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary is consoled by fans after the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying defeat to Ireland. (Photo by Robert Szaniszlo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai admits the aftermath of Hungary’s disastrous World Cup qualifying defeat to Ireland in November was the lowest he had ever felt in his life. Targeting a first qualification since 1986, Szoboszlai’s side needed just a draw at home to Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men in order to clinch second in the group and a play-off semi-final berth in March.

Source: Irish Independent January 08, 2026 09:53 UTC