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Hungary and Yugoslavia achieve historic World Cup victories

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Hungary and Yugoslavia achieve historic World Cup victories

Summary

Hungary and Yugoslavia are among the teams with the biggest wins in FIFA World Cup history. Hungary defeated El Salvador 10-1 in 1982, marking the only time a team has scored ten goals in a World Cup match. Yugoslavia achieved a 9-0 victory over Zaire in 1974, showcasing their dominance against the debutants. Other notable large wins include Sweden’s 8-0 defeat of Cuba in 1938 and Germany’s 8-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in 2002. These games illustrate the significant goal differences that can occur in World Cup history, impacting teams' progress in the tournament.

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•Hungary 10-1 El Salvador in 1982 remains record for most goals
•Yugoslavia routed Zaire 9-0 in 1974 World Cup
•Sweden defeated Cuba 8-0 in 1938 quarter-finals
•Germany achieved 8-0 win over Saudi Arabia in 2002

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The World Cup is the biggest stage in football, so there’s perhaps not much more embarrassing than being thrashed in front of the world. Here are the biggest wins in World Cup historySweden 8–0 C...
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