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Chiedozie Ogbene was a star of the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 win over Portugal on Thursday Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene accepts Sunday's final World Cup qualifying game against Hungary in Budapest (14: 00 GMT) is "all or nothing". Ogbene played a starring role in his side's 2-0 win over Portugal in Dublin on Thursday which kept their qualification hopes alive. Heimir Hallgrimsson's side sit third in Group F, one point behind Hungary and three behind the Portuguese who conclude their fixtures at home to Armenia at the same time on Sunday. Anything less than victory would end the Republic of Ireland's dreams of qualification, and Ogbene insists they must park their victory over Portugal and focus on another huge test. "This result hasn't defined us yet, " the 28-year-old told BBC Sport NI. "We have to go to Hungary with a level head and we must win. It's all or nothing, really. We can't go there and try to get a draw as it won't do us any good, so we need to win this game. "We know it's going to be difficult and they will know we have to win, so will be doing everything in their power to frustrate us. We just have to take this momentum and this feel-good factor and take it into Sunday. " While Troy Parrott's double fired the Republic of Ireland to victory on Thursday, a major talking point was the red card shown to Cristiano Ronaldo in the second half for throwing an elbow into Dara O'Shea. Ogbene felt the 40-year-old's reaction was a result of getting no change out of the home defence. "Frustration can kick in and happen to the best of us, " he added. "Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world, if not the best, and it happened to him, but that's credit to the boys and how they defended. " Parrott cheers and Ronaldo jeers - a tale of two number sevens 'Maybe I got in Ronaldo's head' - managers react to Portugal star's red Australia's Hazlewood out of first Ashes Test Eubank Jr v Benn 2 - big-fight predictions All Black Mc Kenzie sets example and challenge for ambitious England Are England capable of beating the All Blacks? Motivating music from Sara's nearest and dearest Preview the rise and fall of four powerful civilisations Jennifer Lawrence reveals her creative inspirations Champion Crocker can dominate division - Frampton No party, just pizza - how O'Connor celebrated Tokyo silver Irish provinces targeting improvements in 2025-26 Where do NI stand in World Cup play-off picture? Seven games, 20 goals, none conceded - England close in on perfection 'Proper players and me' - Fifa award nomination shocks Brentford's Cheatley Church told me I was possessed by demons aged 12 - Benn 'Saka cements place alongside Kane as Tuchel's trusted lieutenants' Harder & Carmona star in Champions League best goals. Video Harder & Carmona star in Champions League best goals Can 'calm' and 'intelligent' O'Reilly keep England left-back spot? A 'circus' or sign of the times - should Joshua take Paul fight? How breathwork & super-subs can help England power past All Blacks Will Ronaldo be banned at World Cup after red card? Is anything being done about poor player behaviour? The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone? Weekly sports quiz: How many World Cups has Ronaldo played in? Who are the NFL's play-off contenders and pretenders? Video Who are the NFL's play-off contenders and pretenders? Reinventing Football - five things fans would change 'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat 'I just want a dad' - how the Eubanks saved their relationship Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.