1934 World Cup — Match schedule.
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Direct answer
The 1934 FIFA World Cup ran 27 May – 10 June 1934 with 17 matches at 8 venues. The opening match was Italy 7-1 USA, and the final was Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia (a.e.t.).
1934 match schedule — summary
| Dates | 27 May – 10 June 1934 |
| Total matches | 17 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venues | 8 |
| Opening match | Italy 7-1 USA |
| Final | Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia (a.e.t.) |
| Format | Straight knockout |
The story
The first World Cup in Europe, and the first decided by a straight knockout from the round of 16. Hosts Italy, under Vittorio Pozzo and heavily politicised by Mussolini's regime, won their first title, beating Czechoslovakia 2–1 after extra time. Uruguay, the holders, boycotted in protest at European no-shows four years earlier — the only champions ever to skip the next tournament.
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See the full 1934 edition profile, the 1934 final classification, and our finals history.
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