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1954 WORLD CUP
SWITZERLAND
6/16/1954 -7/4/1954
West Germany won their first World Cup title in a historic final known as the 'Miracle of Bern', defeating the heavily favored Hungary 3-2. Hungary, led by Ferenc Puskás, had been unbeaten in 32 matches prior to the final and had beaten West Germany 8-3 in the group stage. This was the first World Cup to be televised, and it introduced the use of substitutions. The tournament featured a record 140 goals, averaging 5.38 per match, which remains the highest in World Cup history.
TOURNAMENT LEGACY
West Germany won their first World Cup title in a historic final known as the 'Miracle of Bern', defeating the heavily favored Hungary 3-2. Hungary, led by Ferenc Puskás, had been unbeaten in 32 matches prior to the final and had beaten West Germany 8-3 in the group stage. This was the first World Cup to be televised, and it introduced the use of substitutions. The tournament featured a record 140 goals, averaging 5.38 per match, which remains the highest in World Cup history.
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Memorable Moments & Key Information
West Germany won their first World Cup title in a historic final known as the 'Miracle of Bern', defeating the heavily favored Hungary 3-2. Hungary, led by Ferenc Puskás, had been unbeaten in 32 matches prior to the final and had beaten West Germany 8-3 in the group stage. This was the first World Cup to be televised, and it introduced the use of substitutions. The tournament featured a record 140 goals, averaging 5.38 per match, which remains the highest in World Cup history.
Main Venues
Wankdorf Stadium
Hardturm Stadium
St. Jakob Stadium
Letzigrund Stadium
Neufeld Stadium
Cornaredo Stadium
Tournament Information
Start Date:6/16/1954
End Date:7/4/1954
1954
Winner
West Germany
Second Place
Hungary
Third Place
Austria
16
TEAMS
140
TOTAL GOALS
26
TOTAL MATCHES
768,607
TOTAL ATTENDANCE
5.38
GOALS PER MATCH
Top Scorer
11
Sándor Kocsis
Hungary