Donde se rompieron los récords
Four years on from the heartbreak of Rio, the World Cup packed its bags and headed back to Europe. Switzerland. The land of clean air, mountain views, chocolate and cuckoo clocks.
Dates
16 Jun – 4 Jul 1954
Teams
16
Champion
West Germany
Top scorer
Sándor Kocsis (11)
Final
West Germany 3–2 Hungary
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West Germany won the 1954 FIFA World Cup, held in Switzerland. It was the 5th edition of the tournament, and the final finished West Germany 3–2 Hungary.
The 1954 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Switzerland, played from 16 Jun – 4 Jul 1954. 16 national teams took part and West Germany were crowned champions.
The final of the 1954 FIFA World Cup finished West Germany 3–2 Hungary, giving West Germany the title.
The top scorer of the 1954 FIFA World Cup was Sándor Kocsis (11).