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GALLERY: Joyful scenes for Boys in Green in Budapest

Troy Parrott has a quiet moment with his match ball
Troy Parrott has a quiet moment with his match ball

The Republic of Ireland pulled off what seemed like the impossible as Troy Parrott's stoppage time winner not only sealed a hat-trick in Budapest but propelled the Boys in Green into the play-offs for next year's World Cup.

In the aftermath, the scenes of joy within the bowels of the Puskas Arena were palpable as the images below captured.


Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott still had the energy to run the gauntlet at full-time
Festy Ebosele of Republic of Ireland celebrates with Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and Republic of Ireland assistant head coach John O'Shea after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Festy Ebosele stage dives into Heimir Hallgrimsson, John O'Shea and the staff
Jayson Molumby of Republic of Ireland reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Jayson Molumby was understandably overcome with emotion
Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
'Are you not entertained?' screams Nathan Collins (probably!)
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and Republic of Ireland goalkeeping coach Gudmundur Hreidarsson celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Caoimhin Kelleher and goalkeeping coach Gudmundur Hreidarsson
Troy Parrott, left, and Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Seamus Coleman possibly attempting to lift Troy Parrott 'Lion King' style
Seamus Coleman, left, Liam Scales, centre, and Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland in the dressing room after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Seamus Coleman puts his stamp on the match ball for Troy Parrott
Johnny Kenny, Adam Idah and John Egan of Republic of Ireland celebrate in the dressing room after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Johnny Kenny, who made his debut as a late sub, Adam Idah and John Egan raise fists in celebration
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks to media after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Surrounded: Heimir Hallgrimsson on media duty after a dramatic evening
Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates with the match ball in the dressing room after scoring a hat-trick in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Finders, keepers for the hat-trick hero

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