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1954 FIFA World Cup final

In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.

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When
Sunday, July 4 195472 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1950s
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Dates: From 1954.

What happened

In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.

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When did 1954 FIFA World Cup final happen?

July 4 1954 — 72 years ago, on a Sunday.

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