Ireland trails Hungary 2-1 at halftime in World Cup qualifier after early goal, penalty equalizer, and Varga's volley.

Ireland trails Hungary 2-1 at halftime in a World Cup qualifier, after an early goal by Lukacs from a Szoboszlai corner was followed by Troy Parrott equalizing via a penalty after a VAR review. Hungary regained the lead with a powerful volley from Varga, while Ireland created chances but missed key opportunities. A serious collision involving Dara O'Shea caused concern, and the match remained intense with both sides pushing for a decisive advantage. Ireland must overcome the deficit in the second half to keep their qualification hopes alive.