World Cup 1954 Switzerland - Review & History
Hungary arrived in Switzerland as the strongest favourites in World Cup history and they almost lived up to their billing. With Ferenc Puskas, Nandor Hidegkuti and Sandor Kocsis scoring goals for fun, the 'Magic Magyars' rattled in 17 goals in two group matches - beating Korea 9-0 and West Germany 8-3. The Hungarians clashed with Brazil in the 'Battle of Berne' in the quarter-finals. Three players were sent off and players from both sides were later involved in a dressing-room brawl.
England drew 4-4 with Belgium in their opening match and secured a quarter-final place with a 2-0 win against Switzerland, but that was as far as they went. Scotland made an early exit from the competition, losing both matches and failing to score. In the game of the tournament, Austria beat Switzerland 7-5. The Swiss scored three goals in 20 minutes, only for Austria to hit back with three strikes in as many minutes.
The 1954 World Cup Final saw West Germany take on tournament favourites Hungary and it was Germany who triumphed 3-2 with Helmut Rahn scoring the winning goal. The match remains one of the most controversial in World Cup history due to questionable referee errors and even claims of player doping!
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World Cup 1954 results (Held in Switzerland)
Semi-finals
Germany 6-1 Austria
Hungary 4-2 Uruguay (aet)
FINAL - Wankdorf, Berne
Germany 3-2 Hungary
TOP SCORER World Cup 1954
Sandor Kocsis (Hungary) 11
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