The Hungarian Cup (Hungarian: Magyar Kupa) is the Hungarian cup competition for football clubs. It has been incepted by the Hungarian Football Association, the Magyar Labdarúgó Szövetség in 1909, eight years after the commencement of the Hungarian League, the Nemzeti Bajnokság.
Besides all of the professional clubs of Hungary numerous amateur sides take part every year. These have to qualify through local cup competitions.
Most successful participant in the Magya Kupa has been the Ferencvarosi TC with 20 wins, followed by the local rivals from MTK Hungária FC with 12 cups. The current holders are Debrecen.
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