Austria entered the 1934 World Cup as one of the favorites. In the quarter-final they eliminated Hungary, which was to be the runner-up in the 1938 edition. Like the Golden Team of Hungary 20 years later, Austria failed to lift the World Cup trophy, despite playing beautiful football.
Austria entered the 1934 World Cup as a top contender. In the quarter-final match, they outperformed Hungary, which would go on to finish second in the 1938 tournament. This outcome was similar to that of Austria's own Golden Team 20 years later, who also failed to capture the World Cup title despite playing attractive football.