Szűcs Kornél replaces injured Várkonyi Bence in Hungary squad

FK Vojvodina player Szűcs Kornél has replaced Qarabağ FK defender Várkonyi Bence in the Hungary men's national team squad. The Hungarian Football Federation announced that Várkonyi Bence sustained an injury on Friday, necessitating the roster change ahead of the upcoming international window. Szűcs Kornél is scheduled to join the squad as they prepare for two critical UEFA Nations League matches.

The national team squad will assemble in Telki on Monday to begin preparations. With two rounds remaining in the group stage, Hungary currently occupies second place in their UEFA Nations League group with seven points. These upcoming fixtures are pivotal for determining the team's final standing and potential progression within the competition structure.

Hungary is set to travel to Tbilisi to face Georgia next Saturday. The Georgian side currently sits at the bottom of the group without a win. Three days later, the Hungarian national team will return home to host Northern Ireland at the Puskás Aréna. Northern Ireland enters this fixture as the undefeated leader of the group, presenting a significant challenge for the hosts.

The stakes for these final group stage matches are defined by specific promotion and retention rules. The team that finishes first in the group secures automatic promotion to League A. The second-placed team qualifies for a playoff match to determine promotion to the top tier. Teams finishing third remain in League B, while the fourth-placed team must contest a relegation playoff to maintain their status in the division.