Exploring the Hungarian Football Federation: FIFA Ranking and History

Headquarters and National Team Coach

The Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) is headquartered in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The current national team coach is Marco Rossi, who has held the position since 2018.

FIFA Ranking System

The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking system is based on the Elo Model, which assigns points to teams for matches played. Points are added for wins and subtracted for losses, with the ranking updated daily.

Hungary's FIFA Ranking

Current Ranking

As of September 2022, Hungary is ranked 36th in the FIFA World Ranking, up from 52nd the previous year.

Historical Rankings

Hungary's highest-ever FIFA ranking was 1st in 1954, during the era of the legendary "Golden Team." The team also enjoyed an undefeated streak of 32 matches from 1950 to 1956, one of the longest in football history.

Point Transition

Hungary's FIFA points have fluctuated over the years, with a significant increase in recent years. In 2018, the team had 1,388 points, which rose to 1,518 in 2022.

Legacy of the "Golden Team"

The Hungarian Football Federation's most notable achievement remains the success of the "Golden Team." This team, led by legends such as Ferenc Puskás, Sándor Kocsis, and Zoltán Czibor, dominated world football in the 1950s.

In addition to their FIFA ranking, the "Golden Team" also won the Olympic gold medal in 1952 and reached the final of the 1954 FIFA World Cup.