1904
The dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary (1867-1918) was the second biggest country in Europe (after Russia) and the third most populous ( after Russia and Germany). During this era however Austria and Hungary remained very distinct countries- there was no dual citizenship, one was either an Austrian or a Hungarian, and each state had it's own laws and language. There were, of course, separate Football Associations. Both states joined FIFA in 1907.
The 2 countries played their first international fixture in 1902, although they didn't know it at the time! The match (won 5-0 by Austria), was originally a Vienna select v Budapest select, but it was retrospectively designated an official international.
Austria v Hungary is the second most contested fixture in international football, and during the 1902-37 era produced an impressive 4.3 goals a game.
Played
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81
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Goals
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Austria
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26
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174
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Hungary
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35
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180
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Drawn
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20
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