9 appearances from 1934 to 1986. Best finish: Runner-up in 1938.
Hungary has appeared in 9 World Cups in CupIntel data, playing 32 matches with 14 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses. The record includes 85 goals for and 57 against, a best finish of Runner-up, and tournament entries from 1934 through 1986.
| Year | Host | Result | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Host not recorded | Quarter-finals | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938 | Host not recorded | Runner-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | Host not recorded | Runner-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | Host not recorded | Group 3 Play-off | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1962 | Host not recorded | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | Host not recorded | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1982 | Spain | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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