Hungary national football team

Hungary national football team
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Country	Hungary
Association	Hungarian Football Federation
Confederation	UEFA
Coach	Marco Rossi
Captain	Dominik Szoboszlai
Most caps	Balázs Dzsudzsák (109)
Top scorer	Ferenc Puskás (84)
FIFA code	HUN
FIFA rank	26
FIFA max	18
FIFA max date	April–May 2016
FIFA min	87
FIFA min date	July 1996
Elo rank	30
Elo max date	1954–1956
Pattern la	_hun22h
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Leftarm	FF0000
Body	FF0000
Rightarm	FF0000
Shorts	006400
Socks	FF0000
First game	Austria 5–0 HUN, (Vienna, Austria; 12 October 1902)
Largest win	HUN 13–1 France, (Budapest, Hungary; 12 June 1927)
Largest loss	Netherlands 8–1 HUN, (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 11 October 2013), HUN 0–7 England, (Budapest, Hungary; 10 June 2021)
World Cup first	1938
World Cup best	Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Regional name	UEFA European Championship
Regional cup first	1964
Regional cup best	Third place (1964)
Olympics first	1912
Olympics best	Gold medal (1952, 1964, 1968)

Contents

History
Team image
Results and fixtures
Players
Honours
See also

Hungary national football team. The team, governed by the Hungarian Football Federation, is one of the oldest national sides in Europe and has a storied history in international football. Known for its revolutionary tactics and legendary players, the team experienced a golden era in the 1950s, dominating world football. It competes in major tournaments organized by FIFA and UEFA, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.

History

The team's early history was marked by its participation in the 1912 Summer Olympics and the development of a distinct playing style. The interwar period saw the emergence of talented players like György Orth and the team's first major final at the 1938 FIFA World Cup, where they lost to Italy. The post-World War II era heralded the "Golden Team" or "Magical Magyars" era under coaches Gusztáv Sebes and Márton Bukovi, featuring legends like Ferenc Puskás, Sándor Kocsis, Nándor Hidegkuti, and Zoltán Czibor. This team remained unbeaten for 31 matches, won the 1952 Olympic gold, and reached the 1954 FIFA World Cup final, famously losing to West Germany in the "Miracle of Bern". Subsequent decades saw a decline, with sporadic successes like a third place at Euro 1964 and Olympic golds in 1964 and 1968. The team failed to qualify for a major tournament between the 1986 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016, a period often called the "dark ages," before a resurgence under coaches like Bernd Storck and Marco Rossi.

Team image

The team's traditional colors are red, white, and green, reflecting the Flag of Hungary. Their home kit typically features a red shirt, white shorts, and green socks, while the away kit has often been white. The team crest features the Holy Crown of Hungary and the national colors. Their style of play, historically known as the "Danubian School," emphasized technical skill and attacking football, most famously embodied by the 1950s side that pioneered the 4–2–4 formation. The team's most famous nickname is the "Magical Magyars." Their home matches are primarily played at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, named after their greatest icon.

Results and fixtures

Recent competitive cycles have seen Hungary return to major tournaments, qualifying for UEFA Euro 2016, UEFA Euro 2020, and UEFA Euro 2024. Notable recent results include reaching the round of 16 at UEFA Euro 2016 and competing in a "group of death" at UEFA Euro 2020 against Portugal, Germany, and France. The team also competes in the UEFA Nations League, achieving promotion to League A. Upcoming fixtures are part of qualification campaigns for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and future editions of the UEFA European Championship.

Players

The current squad is a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, primarily featuring stars from European leagues. The captain is Dominik Szoboszlai, who plays for Liverpool. Other key figures include goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi of RB Leipzig, defender Willi Orbán, and attacker Roland Sallai of Freiburg. The all-time appearance leader is Balázs Dzsudzsák, while the legendary Ferenc Puskás remains the top scorer. Notable historical players beyond the Golden Team include Flórián Albert, Lajos Détári, and Ferenc Bene.

Honours

The team's honours are headlined by three Olympic gold medals (1952, 1964, 1968) and one silver (1972). In World Cup competition, they were runners-up in 1938 and 1954. At the European Championship, their best result is third place at the 1964 European Nations' Cup. They have also won the now-defunct Central European International Cup twice. The team of the 1950s is widely recognized by FIFA and historians as one of the greatest national teams in football history.