The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Hungary to Glory
“revivalist romantics”
Hungary — revivalist romantics. Haunted by a golden team from 1954. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Hungary
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- Grosics, but he stays on his line in goal · a defender from the golden black-and-white reels at the back · Nyilasi, but faster in midfield · Puskás, but right-footed up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Hungary can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Hungary
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting