The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the Fifth FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. It was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July 1954. Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country. West Germany won the World Cup, defeating Hungary 3–2 in the final. It was West Germany’s first World Cup title.
Germany National Football Team ended the proud 31-match unbeaten record. The host country Switzerland and the defending champions Uruguay qualified automatically. The 1954 FIFA World Cup is known for the highest-scoring game in World Cup history when Austria beat Switzerland by 7-5.
1954 FIFA World Cup, Switzerland
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Participate Team for FIFA World 1954
- Europe- 11 Teams
- South/ North America, Central America, and the Caribbean- 2 Teams
- Asia- 1 team
1954 FIFA World Cup Quick facts
The 1954 World Final is often regarded as one of the greatest matches in history. It is the best Cup final match to date. This was the first time Germany won the match, leading to four World Cup titles. Hungary’s second-place finish in 1954 remains their best World Cup result to date.
| Teams | 16 (from 4 confederations) |
| Total Match | 16 June – 4 July (19 days) |
| Match Schedule | 26 |
| Venues | 6 |
| Automatically qualified | Switzerland (host)and Uruguay (the defending champion) |
Final Tournament Standings
1954 FIFA World Cup Qualify Teams
| POT 1 | POT 2 | POT 3 | POT 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland (hosts) | Austria | France | Belgium |
| Uruguay (title holder) | England | Italy | Mexico |
| Brazil (previous runners-up) | West Germany | Czechoslovakia | South Korea |
| Hungary (Olympic gold medalists) | Yugoslavia | Turkey | Scotland |
1954 FIFA World Cup Groups
The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Hungary | Austria | Belgium |
| France | South Korea | Czechoslovakia | England |
| Mexico | Turkey | Scotland | Italy |
| Yugoslavia | West Germany | Uruguay | Switzerland |
Venues of the Tournaments
The 1954 FIFA World Cup in Switzerland was hosted across six distinct venues that showcased the country’s diverse football heritage.
- Bern, Canton of Bern – Wankdorf Stadium
- Basel, Basel-Stadt – St. Jakob Stadium
- Lausanne, Vaud – Stade Olympique de la Pontaise
- Geneva, Canton of Geneva – Charmilles Stadium
- Lugano, Ticino – Cornaredo Stadium
- Zürich, Canton of Zürich – Hardturm Stadium
Final positions of Teams
Final Match – West Germany vs Hungary (Final Score – 3–2) in Wankdorf Stadium, Bern
| Position | Teams |
|---|---|
| Winner | Germany |
| Runners-Up | Hungary |
| Third | Austria |
| Fourth | Uruguay |
Tournament statistics
| Goals scored | 140 |
| Hat Tricks | 8 Players |
| Top scorer | Sándor Kocsis (HUN) – 11 goals |
