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Northern Ireland to host Hungary in Belfast Nations League match

Northern Ireland will host Hungary in the Uefa Nations League in Belfast, marking the team’s first match in the city for 315 days. The fixture gives Northern Ireland players a return to Windsor, although the supplied report does not provide the match date, kickoff time or further details about the game.

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Northern Ireland will host Hungary in the Uefa Nations League in Belfast.

The match will be Northern Ireland’s first in Belfast for 315 days. The supplied report describes the players as welcoming their return to Windsor.

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28 September 2026 · 09:10 · 1 sources

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BBC Sport — NI players relish Windsor return against Hungary