The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the Fifth of FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men national association football teams. This was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July 1954. Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country. The World Cup was won by West Germany, who defeated Hungary 3–2 in the final. It was the first world cup of West Germany.
It ending the proud 31-match unbeaten record. The hosts country Switzerland and the defending champions Uruguay qualified automatically.
South/ North America, Central America, and the Caribbean- 2 Teams
Asia- 1 team
1954 FIFA World Cup Quick facts
1954 World Cup final is often listed history’s one of the greatest matches. It was the best world cup final match in the World Cup history yet. This was the first time when Germany won the match, four World Cup titles. Hungary, the second place in 1954 remains the best World Cup result to date.
FIFA CUP 1954
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)
