Golden Team

1950s Hungary national football team The Golden Team in 1953front row: Mihály Lantos, Ferenc Puskás, Gyula Grosicsback row: Gyula Lóránt, Jenő Buzánszky, Nándor Hidegkuti, Sándor Kocsis, József Zakariás, Zoltán Czibor, József Bozsik, László Budai The Golden Team (Hungarian: Aranycsapat, pronounced [ɒrɒɲt͡ʃɒpɒt]) refers to the Hungary national football team of the 1950s. It is associated with several notable matches, including the quarter-final ("Battle of Berne") against Brazil, semi-final (against Uruguay) and final of the 1954 FIFA World Cup. The team inflicted notable defeats on then-footballing world powers Uruguay, Soviet Union, England, Germany, Brazil and Italy before the 1956 Hungarian Revolution caused the breakup of the side. The Golden Team was also known by different nicknames, such as the "Mighty Magyars", the "Magical Magyars", and the "Magnificent Magyars". Medal record Olympic Games 1952 Helsinki Team World Cup 1954 Switzerland Team Central European International Cup 1948–53 Central Europe Team Between 1950 and 1956, the team played 69 games, recorded 58 victories, 10 draws, and is generally considered to have suffered only one defeat, in the