1954 FIFA World Cup — Switzerland.
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The 1954 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Switzerland (16 June – 4 July 1954) with 16 teams. Champion: West Germany. The final was West Germany 3–2 Hungary at Wankdorf Stadium, Bern. Top scorer: Sándor Kocsis (11).
The story of 1954
The "Miracle of Bern". Hungary's Mighty Magyars — unbeaten for four years and 8–3 winners over West Germany in the group stage — were stunned 3–2 in the final, Helmut Rahn scoring the winner. The highest-scoring World Cup ever by average (5.38 goals per game); Sándor Kocsis hit 11 goals in a losing cause.
Edition facts
| Host | Switzerland |
| Dates | 16 June – 4 July 1954 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Format | Groups → knockout |
| Champion | West Germany |
| Runner-up | Hungary |
| Final | West Germany 3–2 Hungary |
| Final venue | Wankdorf Stadium, Bern |
| Third place | Austria |
| Top scorer | Sándor Kocsis (11) |
| Best player (Golden Ball) | Ferenc Puskás |
| Official mascot | — |
| Official ball | Swiss WC Match Ball |
| Total attendance | 943,000 |
| Total goals | 140 |
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