1934 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Italy. Italy became the first European nation to win the trophy.
The 1934 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Italy and contested by 16 teams over 17 matches, producing 70 goals (4.12 per match). Italy became the first European nation to win the trophy. The final, Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia (a.e.t.), was played at Stadio Nazionale PNF, Rome.
Oldřich Nejedlý of Czechoslovakia won the Golden Boot with 5 goals. Scoring rate of 4.12 goals per match was 0.23 higher than the previous edition's 3.89. Final standings: 1st Italy, 2nd Czechoslovakia, 3rd Germany, 4th Austria.
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1934 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Italy |
| Runner-up | Czechoslovakia |
| Third place | Germany |
| Fourth place | Austria |
| Final score | Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia (a.e.t.) |
| Final venue | Stadio Nazionale PNF, Rome |
| Host country | Italy |
| Teams | 16 |
| Matches | 17 |
| Goals | 70 |
| Goals per match | 4.12 |
| Top scorer | Oldřich Nejedlý (5 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Czechoslovakia |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1934 FIFA World Cup?
Italy won the 1934 FIFA World Cup, beating Czechoslovakia 2-1 Czechoslovakia (a.e.t.) in the final at Stadio Nazionale PNF, Rome.
Where was the 1934 World Cup held?
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Italy. The final was played at Stadio Nazionale PNF, Rome.
Who was the top scorer at the 1934 World Cup?
Oldřich Nejedlý of Czechoslovakia was the top scorer at the 1934 FIFA World Cup with 5 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 1934 World Cup?
16 teams played at the 1934 FIFA World Cup in Italy, totalling 17 matches and 70 goals — an average of 4.12 goals per match across roughly 21 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 1934 World Cup?
Germany finished third and Austria finished fourth at the 1934 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 1934 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 1930, was won by Uruguay (70 goals across 18 matches; 3.89 goals per match). The 1934 edition produced 70 goals across 17 matches (4.12 per match) and was won by Italy.
What is the significance of the 1934 World Cup?
Italy became the first European nation to win the trophy.
Can I get 1934 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=1934 to retrieve the full dataset.
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