Hungary vs Ireland
head-to-head record
- Hungary wins
- 5
- Draws
- 7
- Ireland wins
- 4
16 meetings, 1934 to 2025Goals: Hungary 30, Ireland 25
Hungary and Ireland have met 16 times since 1934. Hungary have won 5, Ireland 4, and 7 matches ended level. They last met on 16 November 2025, when Ireland won 3–2 in World Cup qualifying.
The 16 meetings have produced 55 goals, 3.44 per game. The biggest win is Hungary’s 4–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1969. Ireland are unbeaten in the last five meetings (2 wins, 3 draws). They went 30 years without meeting, between 1939 and 1969.
Who has won more, Hungary or Ireland?
All matches16 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies10 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Hungary 30, Ireland 253.44 per game
- First meeting
- Ireland 2–4 HungaryFriendly, 15 Dec 1934
- Most recent
- Hungary 2–3 IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Nov 2025
- Hungary’s biggest win
- Hungary 4–0 IrelandWorld Cup qualifying, 5 Nov 1969
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Ireland 2–0 HungaryWorld Cup qualifying, 4 Jun 1989
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ireland 2–4 HungaryFriendly, 29 May 1993
- Current run
- Ireland unbeaten in 5
- Biggest upset
- Ireland 2–4 HungaryFriendly, 29 May 1993Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 15%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Hungary 1774 (42nd), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Hungary2Ireland3
World Cup qualifying
Budapest, Hungary
- Ireland2Hungary2
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland2Hungary1
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Hungary0Ireland0
Friendly
Budapest, Hungary
- Hungary0Ireland0
Friendly
Budapest, Hungary
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Hungary win and drops with every Ireland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Hungary's home games
8 matches
152
HungaryDrawsIreland
In Ireland's home games
8 matches
422
HungaryDrawsIreland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Hungary | Draws | Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 20–17 |
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10–8 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 25 | |
| 1960s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 2 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 9 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020s | 4 | 12 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Hungary | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21969 | 21989 to 1991 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 81934 to 1989 | 52012 to 2025 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 4 June 2012 to 8 June 2021.
Top scorers in Hungary vs Ireland
- 1Troy ParrottIreland3(1 penalty)
- 2Barnabás VargaHungary2
- 3Ferenc BeneHungary2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 16 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Hungary and Ireland played each other?
16 times, starting on 15 December 1934. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 10 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Hungary and Ireland?
Hungary, with 5 wins to 4. 7 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Hungary vs Ireland?
Hungary’s 4–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 5 November 1969 in Budapest.
When did Hungary and Ireland last play?
On 16 November 2025 in Budapest, when Ireland won 3–2 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Hungary and Ireland?
In 6 competitive matches, Hungary have 2 wins, Ireland have 2, and 2 ended level.
Every Hungary vs Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 2–3 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Ireland | 2–2 | Hungary | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 2–1 | Hungary | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Hungary | 0–0 | Ireland | Friendly | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Hungary | 0–0 | Ireland | Friendly | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Ireland | 2–4 | Hungary | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Hungary | 1–2 | Ireland | Friendly | Győr, Hungary | |
| Ireland | 2–0 | Hungary | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Hungary | 0–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Hungary | 4–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Ireland | 1–2 | Hungary | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Hungary | 2–2 | Irelandas Éire | Friendly | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Irelandas Éire | 2–2 | Hungary | Friendly | Cork, Éire | |
| Irelandas Irish Free State | 2–3 | Hungary | Friendly | Dublin, Irish Free State | |
| Hungary | 3–3 | Irelandas Irish Free State | Friendly | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Irelandas Irish Free State | 2–4 | Hungary | Friendly | Dublin, Irish Free State |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.