7M - Hungary 1-0 Slovenia: Schon strike secures narrow friendly win at Puskas Arena

Hungary edged Slovenia 1-0 in an international friendly at Puskas Arena in Budapest on March 29 2026. Substitute Szabolcs Schon delivered the decisive moment, scoring the only goal in the 79th minute just two minutes after entering the match.

The breakthrough came when Attila Osvath delivered a cross that Slovenia defenders partially cleared. Schon seized the loose ball and fired a precise shot beneath the crossbar with his first touch, marking his first goal in ten appearances for the national team.

Head coach Marco Rossi used the fixture to integrate fresh talent into the squad. Donát Barany and Tamas Szucs earned their first senior caps, while Milan Vitalis received his first start. With main striker Barnabas Varga sidelined through injury, Daniel Lukacs led the attack.

Slovenia arrived in Budapest without several key players including goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances throughout the match, Hungary struggled to break through until Schon's late intervention.

The visitors applied pressure in the closing stages seeking an equalizer, but Hungary's disciplined defensive shape preserved the clean sheet. The result offers a confidence boost for Rossi following the team's failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November qualifiers.
Hungary now prepare to host Greece at the same venue in their next friendly fixture.