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Hungary holds World Cup record for most goals in a match

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Hungary holds World Cup record for most goals in a match
Summary

During the 1982 FIFA World Cup, Hungary scored the most goals by one team in a match, defeating El Salvador 10-1. This remains the highest score recorded by a single team in tournament history. In addition, the match featured Laszlo Kiss, the only substitute to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match. The game also marked one of the largest margins of victory, alongside Hungary's 9-0 win over South Korea in 1954 and Yugoslavia's 9-0 win over Zaire in 1974. The records highlighted include the most combined goals scored by two teams, with Austria defeating Switzerland 7-5 in 1954.

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  • •Hungary scored 10 goals against El Salvador in 1982 World Cup.
  • •Laszlo Kiss scored a hat-trick as a substitute.
  • •Hungary's win tied for the largest margin in World Cup history.
  • •Austria's 7-5 win over Switzerland holds the record for combined goals.
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At the biggest sporting event around the globe, the stars tend to shine brightest. Some do so by scoring goals — and lots of them.

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