1954 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Switzerland. The "Miracle of Bern". Hungary's legendary Mighty Magyars were upset in the final.
The 1954 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 1954 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Switzerland and contested by 16 teams over 26 matches, producing 140 goals (5.38 per match). The "Miracle of Bern". Hungary's legendary Mighty Magyars were upset in the final. The final, West Germany 3-2 Hungary, was played at Wankdorf Stadium, Bern.
Sándor Kocsis of Hungary won the Golden Boot with 11 goals. Scoring rate of 5.38 goals per match was 1.38 higher than the previous edition's 4.00. Final standings: 1st West Germany, 2nd Hungary, 3rd Austria, 4th Uruguay.
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1954 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | West Germany |
| Runner-up | Hungary |
| Third place | Austria |
| Fourth place | Uruguay |
| Final score | West Germany 3-2 Hungary |
| Final venue | Wankdorf Stadium, Bern |
| Host country | Switzerland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Matches | 26 |
| Goals | 140 |
| Goals per match | 5.38 |
| Top scorer | Sándor Kocsis (11 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Hungary |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1954 FIFA World Cup?
West Germany won the 1954 FIFA World Cup, beating Hungary Germany 3-2 Hungary in the final at Wankdorf Stadium, Bern.
Where was the 1954 World Cup held?
The 1954 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Switzerland. The final was played at Wankdorf Stadium, Bern.
Who was the top scorer at the 1954 World Cup?
Sándor Kocsis of Hungary was the top scorer at the 1954 FIFA World Cup with 11 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 1954 World Cup?
16 teams played at the 1954 FIFA World Cup in Switzerland, totalling 26 matches and 140 goals — an average of 5.38 goals per match across roughly 21 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 1954 World Cup?
Austria finished third and Uruguay finished fourth at the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 1954 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 1950, was won by Uruguay (88 goals across 22 matches; 4.00 goals per match). The 1954 edition produced 140 goals across 26 matches (5.38 per match) and was won by West Germany.
What is the significance of the 1954 World Cup?
The "Miracle of Bern". Hungary's legendary Mighty Magyars were upset in the final.
Can I get 1954 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=1954 to retrieve the full dataset.
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