Despite an underwhelming start, with only one point from their three games against 2026 World Cup Group F opponents Portugal, Hungary and Armenia so far, all hope is not lost for the Republic of Ireland in trying to qualify for the tournament in North America next summer.
It all becomes mostly redundant if Ireland fail to beat Armenia in Dublin tomorrow night, but with Ireland 2-5 to do so with the bookies, it is not beyond reason to have hope that they will get the win they need, despite their struggles.
The way the fixtures have fallen have been kind to the optimistic Ireland supporter, given that the final match is against a side perceived to be our main rivals, Hungary.
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