Szoboszlai speaks candidly in an emotional interview following Hungary’s shock defeat to Ireland.

The atmosphere in Budapest produced a shock outcome, leaving one of Liverpool’s key creators devastated as he prepares to return to Merseyside.

Hungary’s 3–2 defeat to the Republic of Ireland confirmed their World Cup elimination, and Dominik Szoboszlai was visibly emotional at full-time.
Nemzeti Sport reports that the 25-year-old gave only a brief interview to M4 Sport, saying the loss hurt “a lot.”
When asked if football can truly be this cruel, he replied: “It seems so, yes.”

Szoboszlai’s reaction highlights his frustration, especially after receiving praise earlier in the international break for his standout display against Armenia, where his early energy and decisive sprint created the winning goal.

That sense of responsibility was on his shoulders again in Budapest, but heartbreak now overshadows everything as he heads back to join Arne Slot’s squad before Liverpool’s meeting with Nottingham Forest at Anfield.

Liverpool now face the challenge of helping Szoboszlai recover from this emotional setback.
The disappointment comes after a demanding run in which he carried huge responsibility for Hungary, and it follows Liverpool’s own 3–0 loss to Manchester City — a match where they failed to produce a shot on target until late on.

All of it makes Szoboszlai’s mental reset crucial. His raw reaction showed just how much the failure meant, and attention now shifts to how quickly he can bounce back at club level.