Between 1950 and 1956, Palotás won 24 caps and scored 18 goals for Hungary. He scored twice on his debut on 24 September 1950 in a 12–0 win against Albania.
Between 1950 and 1956, Palotás won 24 caps and scored 18 goals for Hungary. He netted twice in his debut on September 24, 1950, in a match against Albania that ended with a score of 12–0.