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History of Hungarian Soccer Trivia Quiz

Throughout the years, the small country of Hungary has been and still is a force to be reckoned with in the game of soccer! This quiz is about their golden years, between 1938 and 1954.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruce007. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bruce007

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,826

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hungary had made it to the World Cup Final in 1938 and 1954, ending in defeat each time. What teams beat Hungary in those finals? Hint

Italy and Czechoslovakia

Brazil and West Germany

Argentina and Brazil

Italy and West Germany

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1938 World Cup, which Hungarian player had scored the most goals with six? Hint

Gyorgy Sarosi

Gyula Zsengeller

Geza Toldi

Pal Titkos

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1954 World Cup, which player on the team had amassed a total of 11 goals? Hint

Ferenc Puskas

Nandor Hidegkuti

Laszlo Budai

Sandor Kocsis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Prior to the 1954 World Cup Final, how many years without a defeat had Hungary endured? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. This member of Hungary's 1954 golden team, died July 22, 1979. Who is he? Hint

Sandor Kocsis

Gyula Lorant

Nandor Hidegkuti

Zoltan Czibor

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1954 World Cup, who was Hungary's primary goalkeeper? Hint

Palinkas

Geza Gulyas

Jozsef Hada

Gyula Grosics

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the 1938, and 1954 World Cup, how many goals had Hungary amassed, if the totals for the 1938 and 1954 tournaments are put together? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hungary and its players had achieved a few records over their prime including most international goals scored, by Ferenc Puskas. How many goals did he score? Hint

112

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the 1956 revolution in Hungary, which of the following players from the 1954 golden team played for Spain? Hint

Jozsef Bozsik

Gyula Lorant

Gyula Grosics

Ferenc Puskas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which player from the 1954 golden team roster never played a single game in the World Cup? Hint

Bela Karpati

Ferenc Szojka

Mihaly Toth

Jozsef Toth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hungary had made it to the World Cup Final in 1938 and 1954, ending in defeat each time. What teams beat Hungary in those finals?

Answer: Italy and West Germany

The 1938 World Cup final ended with a score of 4:2, in favor of Italy, and the 1954 World Cup final ended with a score of 3:2, in favor of West Germany. During Hungary's prime(1938-1958), Brazil and Argentina never beat Hungary.

2. In the 1938 World Cup, which Hungarian player had scored the most goals with six?

Answer: Gyula Zsengeller

Gyorgy Sarosi had scored five goals, two against the Dutch East Indies, one against Switzerland, one against Sweden, and one in the final against Italy. Gyula Zsengeller had scored six goals, two against the Dutch East Indies, one against Switzerland, and three against Sweden. Geza Toldi had scored one goal in the tournament against the Dutch East Indies, and Pal Titkos also scored one goal, but in the final against Italy.

3. In the 1954 World Cup, which player on the team had amassed a total of 11 goals?

Answer: Sandor Kocsis

Sandor Kocsis had scored 11 goals in the tournament and four in one game! Ferenc Pusk�s had scored four goals in total, Nandor Hidegkuti had also scored four goals, and Laszlo Budai had scored zero.

4. Prior to the 1954 World Cup Final, how many years without a defeat had Hungary endured?

Answer: 4

After the final of the 1954 tournament, Hungary had ended a period of four years and 31 games without a defeat. Austria was the only team to beat them prior to that, on May 14, 1950, by a score of 5 to 3.

5. This member of Hungary's 1954 golden team, died July 22, 1979. Who is he?

Answer: Sandor Kocsis

Gyula Lorant died May 31, 1981. Zoltan Czibor died September 1,1997.
Nandor Hidegkuti died on February 14, 2002.

6. In the 1954 World Cup, who was Hungary's primary goalkeeper?

Answer: Gyula Grosics

Palinkas was a back-up goalie in the 1938 squad, Jozsef Hada was the primary keeper for the Hungarians in 1938, and Geza Gulyas was one of Gyula's back-up keepers.

7. During the 1938, and 1954 World Cup, how many goals had Hungary amassed, if the totals for the 1938 and 1954 tournaments are put together?

Answer: 42

In the 1938 World Cup, Hungary scored 15 goals in total, and made it to the final where they were defeated by Italy 4 to 2. In the 1954 World Cup, Hungary scored 27 goals and once again lost in the final, this time to West Germany.

8. Hungary and its players had achieved a few records over their prime including most international goals scored, by Ferenc Puskas. How many goals did he score?

Answer: 84

Ferenc had amassed a total of 84 international goals between 1945 and 1956. The record stood for 47 years until late 2003.

9. After the 1956 revolution in Hungary, which of the following players from the 1954 golden team played for Spain?

Answer: Ferenc Puskas

All the players listed, except Ferenc Puskas stayed in Hungary during the 1956 revolution. He played for Spain but did not score a goal for them.

10. Which player from the 1954 golden team roster never played a single game in the World Cup?

Answer: Bela Karpati

Mihaly Toth had played only two games in the tournament with zero goals. Ferenc Szojka played two games as well with zero goals.
Jozsef Toth also played two games with zero goals. Bela Karpati was an unused substitution for all five games Hungary played.
Lajos Csordas, Sandor Geller, Geza Gulyas, Kovacs, Ferenc Machos, and Pal Varhidy were unplayed in all five games of the World Cup.

Source: Author Bruce007

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