Hungary, Ireland and World Cup
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Hungary is gearing up for a heated political battle as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unprecedented challenge from his opponent, Péter Magyar.
The broader picture for Hungary's BBB rating and its 'stable' outlook, is a 72% debt-to-GDP ratio that is well above the 58% BBB 'median', but also a primary deficit - the deficit minus interest payments on past debt - of less than 1% of GDP.
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Ireland’s Dramatic Triumph Over HungaryHungary’s Setback in BudapestDominik Szoboszlai endured one of the most painful nights of his international career as Hungary saw their World Cup play off
Two teams trying to do the unthinkable meet up on Sunday, as Hungary and the Republic of Ireland play for a potential spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In 2026 Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party will be on the ballot for the seventh time since 2002. All eyes are on whether the strongman can be defeated
The exemption is a major prize for Viktor Orbán, whose 15-year rule is seen as a blueprint by the MAGA movement in Washington.
Roma striker Evan Ferguson watched his compatriots secure a spot in the World Cup play-offs thanks to Troy Parrot’s last-gasp winner against Hungary from an Irish Pub in Rome, having stayed on with