W.C. Football 1954

The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. As the year saw the 50th anniversary of FIFA, it was appropriate for football's premier competition to be played in the home of its governing body, and Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament was won by West Germany, who defeated Hungary 3–2 in the final, giving them their first title.

Host country: Switzerland

Dates: 16 June – 4 July

Teams: 16

Champions: West Germany

Runner-up: Hungary

Third place: AustriaTop scorer(s): Sándor Kocsis (11 goals) (Hungary)

Hungary 2-3 West Germany 1954 World Cup Final:

Germany celebrate after they won the FIFA World Cup 1954 final match against Hungary:

Fritz Walter and Ferenc Puskas 1954: