Dominik Szoboszlai has been left completely heartbroken after Hungary failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. In a must-not-lose final match against the Republic of Ireland, Hungary threw away a 2–1 lead and conceded a crushing stoppage-time goal that sealed their elimination. Szoboszlai, who assisted one of Hungary’s goals, was visibly emotional after the final whistle, with cameras capturing him in tears as the weight of expectations — and the failure of an entire generation — fell heavily on his shoulders. This was supposed to be his moment to lead Hungary onto football’s biggest stage, but instead he walks away with disappointment, regret, and questions over his national-team legacy. Missing the World Cup means he loses the chance to showcase himself globally, a blow both personally and professionally, especially after previously admitting how exhausted he was from carrying the team through the qualifying campaign.
Now, with the international nightmare behind him, Szoboszlai will be travelling back to England to rejoin Liverpool. He is expected to resume training immediately as the Reds prepare for their next match against Nottingham Forest. The emotional pain of missing the World Cup will still be fresh, but Liverpool will be counting on him to channel that frustration into strong performances. While the setback is devastating for Hungary, it does mean Szoboszlai will have a clearer schedule and more rest for club duties — something Liverpool could benefit from at a crucial period of their season.
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