Hungary's 10-1 Win Over El Salvador: A 44-Year Record

On June 15, 1982, Hungary achieved a historic 10-1 victory against El Salvador in the World Cup, a record that has stood for 44 years. This match is notable for its nine-goal win margin, which remains a joint World Cup record.

László Kiss, who came off the bench in the second half, stole the spotlight by scoring a hat trick in just seven minutes, making it the fastest hat trick in World Cup history. Hungary's previous record was a 9-0 victory against South Korea in the 1954 World Cup, which was part of their famed "Golden Team" era, featuring legendary players like Ferenc Puskás and Zoltán Czibor.

The match against El Salvador was part of the opening game of the tournament held in Spain, and Hungary's performance in 1954 remains unmatched, holding records for the highest aggregate goal difference and highest goals per game average in World Cup history.