Hungary v Ireland: ‘It’s not easy, sometimes playing for Ireland … it comes with pressure’ – Séamus Coleman hails attitude of Irish squad

Séamus Coleman celebrates after the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group F qualifier at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Séamus Coleman says belief was the factor that got Ireland over the line in their World Cup battles with Portugal and Hungary.

And while the veteran admitted he thought his Ireland career was finished, without the chance of making it to a World Cup finals or another major tournament, he says he’s relieved to have been given a second chance, having been left out of the Irish squad at the start of the qualifiers.