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1954 in Hungary

Explore 3 historical events and records for Hungary in 1954.

Historical records for Hungary in 1954

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1954 Final Opening Goal

Puskas, Ferenc · Bern · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores the opening goal for Hungary in the World Cup final.

Eleven-Goal Scoring Lead

Kocsis, Sandor · Switzerland · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores eleven goals for Hungary during their run to the 1954 final.

Golden Boot FIFA World Cup

Kocsis, Sandor · Forward · Sport / Football

Collects the FIFA World Cup leading-scorer distinction after scoring 11 goals for Hungary. The award recognises scoring freely for Hungary’s celebrated attacking side.

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