Hungary Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

Hungary's story so far

Hungary are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Best result: World Cup runners-up in 1938 and 1954 — the legendary 1950s 'Mighty Magyars' side is considered one of the greatest teams never to win the trophy.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Hungary would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Hungary ever won a major football trophy?

No. Hungary has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Best result: World Cup runners-up in 1938 and 1954 — the legendary 1950s 'Mighty Magyars' side is considered one of the greatest teams never to win the trophy.

What is Hungary's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: World Cup runners-up in 1938 and 1954 — the legendary 1950s 'Mighty Magyars' side is considered one of the greatest teams never to win the trophy.

Which trophies could Hungary still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Hungary.

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