1954 World Cup
West Germany won the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland. In the final in Berne on 4 July 1954, West Germany beat Hungary 3–2.
- Hosts
- Switzerland
- Teams
- 16
- Winner
- West Germany
- Runner-up
- Hungary
- Final
- 3–2, 4 July 1954
- Venue
- Wankdorf-Stadion, Berne
- Top scorer
- Sándor Kocsis (11 goals)
- Goals in the tournament
- 140
Play the lists
Every team at the 1954 World Cup
Name every nation that played at the 1954 men’s World Cup.Hungary starting XI — 1954 World Cup final
Name Hungary’s starting XI in the 1954 World Cup final.West Germany starting XI — 1954 World Cup final
Name West Germany’s starting XI in the 1954 World Cup final.West Germany squad — 1954 World Cup
Name every player in West Germany’s squad at the 1954 World Cup.
Questions
Who won the 1954 World Cup?
West Germany won the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland. In the final in Berne on 4 July 1954, West Germany beat Hungary 3–2.
Who was the top scorer at the 1954 World Cup?
Sándor Kocsis (11 goals).
Where was the 1954 World Cup final?
At Wankdorf-Stadion in Berne, on 4 July 1954.
Sources
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- Sport-Histoire (read 2026-10-26)
- Planet World Cup — Jan Alsos (read 2026-10-26)
- Planet World Cup — Jan Alsos (read 2026-10-26)
- Planet World Cup — Jan Alsos (read 2026-10-26)
- German Football Association (DFB) (read 2026-10-26)