Ireland's Troy Parrott, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Hungary and Ireland in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Credit: AP/Denes Erdos

Troy Parrott was left crying tears of joy after scoring a remarkable 96th-minute winner to secure his hat-trick and the Republic of Ireland a World Cup play-off spot by beating Hungary 3-2.

Troy Parrott couldn’t contain his emotions as the Republic of Ireland qualified for the World Cup play-offs in truly dramatic style. Parrott completed a stunning hat-trick in the sixth

Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena.

Ireland have kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a stunning comeback win against Hungary on Sunday (November 16, 2025). Troy Parrott, the unheralded Ireland striker who sent Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to a 2-0 loss on Thursday,

At the young age of 23, Troy Parrott has already built himself a successful career in the sporting industry. On Thursday, which he dubbed 'probably the best night' of his life, he scored both of Ireland's goals against Portugal. And his winning streak ...

Wolves tried to sign Troy Parrott in the summer after AZ Alkmaar quoted £25 million for him and now they'll regret not pushing harder.

Troy has become the star of Ireland’s national football team after leading them to victory over Portugal and now Hungary, taking the country one step closer to the World Cup