Hungary year 1982 Soccer stamps – World Cup Spain – MSS MNH
The Hungarian postal administration (Magyar Posta) issued a set of stamps and a Souvenir Sheet in 1982 to commemorate the FIFA World Cup in Spain (España ’82).1
This is a popular thematic issue, especially among collectors of sports/soccer stamps.
Stamp Issue Details
- Country: Hungary (Magyar Posta)
- Event: FIFA World Cup 1982 (held in Spain)
- Date of Issue: April 16, 1982 (This is the widely reported issue date for the set).
- Theme: The stamps typically feature action shots of football (soccer) players, and the Souvenir Sheet often features the World Cup trophy or stadium. Some stamps within the set also depict historical matches involving the Hungarian team, such as “West Germany v. Hungary, 1954.”
Catalogue Information
The issue consists of a set of 7 definitive stamps and a Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet or Block).
| Type | Catalogue Number (Michel) | Catalogue Number (Scott) | Notes |
| Set of 7 Stamps | Mi: #3538–3544 | Sc: #2726–2732 | The individual stamps of the set. |
| Souvenir Sheet (MSS/Block) | Mi: Block 155 (or Bl. 155) | Sc: #2733 | A single sheet containing one stamp and decorative margin art. |
Note: Some listings may include an 8th stamp and other unlisted variants (imperforate or control number versions of the souvenir sheet, which are more specialized and valuable).
