Hungary Beats Sweden 5-1 in Semi-Final
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Hungary Beats Sweden 5–1 in Semi-Final

The 1938 FIFA World Cup semi-final between Hungary and Sweden concluded with a stunning 5-1 victory for Hungary.
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Dec 31, 2025 · 10:29 FIFA World Cup 1938 🕒︎ 1 min read EN

The game began with a tense atmosphere as the two teams prepared for kickoff at 18:00 UTC. Sweden , as part of their group, were facing a formidable opponent in Hungary , who were determined to advance to the final.

Hungary immediately asserted their dominance in the first half, quickly taking the lead through a goal by Sven Jacobsson in the 1st minute. This early goal set the stage for a dominant display.

Hungary immediately asserted their dominance in the first half, quickly taking the lead through a goal by Sven Jacobsson in the 1st minute.

Sweden's attempts to mount a counter-attack were largely unsuccessful, struggling to break Hungarian lines. However, a goal was scored by Arne Nyberg in the 42nd minute, leveling the score.

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Hungary responded with three more goals in the second half, led by Pál Titkos and György Sárosi. The score reached 5-1 with a memorable stoppage time goal by Gyula Zsengellér.

The referee was not officially assigned for the game, and the result was declared a draw. The match was a testament to Hungary's attacking prowess and tactical flexibility.

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