Historical
What is the biggest score in World Cup history?
Quick Answer
The biggest World Cup win is Hungary 10-1 El Salvador (1982) and Hungary 9-0 South Korea (1954). In qualification, Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in 2001, but this wasn't at the World Cup finals.
Detailed Explanation
Large margins are rare in modern World Cups due to improved global football quality. The most lopsided matches typically occurred in earlier tournaments when the skill gap between nations was larger.
📌Key Points
- 1Hungary 10-1 El Salvador (1982)
- 2Hungary 9-0 South Korea (1954)
- 3Yugoslavia 9-0 Zaire (1974)
- 4Germany 8-0 Saudi Arabia (2002)
- 5Biggest qualifying: Australia 31-0 American Samoa