World Cup 1954 Switzerland Facts and Statistics

wc_1954 In one of the most thrilling Finals ever seen in the World Cup Tournament, underdogs West Germany came back from a two-goal deficit to beat Hungary in a game that became known as the “Miracle of Berne.” The highly favored Hungarians had been unbeaten in their previous 31 matches.

Winner: West Germany
Runners-Up: Hungary
Third: Austria
Fourth: Uruguay
Golden Shoe: Sandor Kocsis (Hungary) with 11 goals