Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez OUT of World Cup after shock twist

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Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez will not be involved in next summer’s World Cup after a shock defeat to the Republic of Ireland, despite both Liverpool players assisting. Hungary went into their final World Cup qualifier at home to Ireland needing only a draw to earn progress to the playoff round.

With Ireland winning 3-2 they instead progress to the playoffs and Hungary will not be at the 2026 World Cup. Why Hungary have not qualified for 2026 World Cup While Alexander Isak‘s Sweden and Conor Bradley‘s Northern Ireland have booked their place in the playoffs despite finishing outside of the top two of their World Cup qualifying groups, the same does not apply to Hungary.

That comes due to their performance in the UEFA Nations League: while Sweden and Northern Ireland won their respective groups, Hungary were relegated. It meant the World Cup qualifiers were their only chance of securing a spot at the tournament, which will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.