The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from 4 June to 19 June. France was chosen as hosts by FIFA in August 1936. Italy retained the championship, beating Hungary 4–2 in the final.Host country : France
Dates : 4 June – 19 June
Teams : 15
Venue(s) : 10 (in 10 host cities)
Champions : Italy
Runner-up : Hungary
Third place : Brazil
Matches played : 18
Goals scored : 84 (4.67 per match) Top Goals scored : Leônidas (7 goals) (Brazil)
Mussolini with Italy's 1938 World Cup winners:
Brazilian team lined up for the first match, against Poland 1938:
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