Hungarian football is best known for one of the most formidable and influential sides in football history, which saw them reach the 1954 World Cup Final. Hungary has the unique distinction of posting the highest ever Elo football rating of 2173 points in 1954 along with the second highest.

Hungary have reached two World Cup finals losing out to Italy 4 - 2 in 1938 and losing 3 - 2 to West Germany in 1954 after leading the game 2- 0 and beating them 8 - 3 earlier in the competition. They also hold the record for the longest unbeaten run of 33 matches.