Miracle of Bern: World Cup victory

Date: July 4, 1954 • Location: Berlin, Germany

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

The final match of the 1954 FIFA World Cup was played at the Wankdorfstadion in Bern, Switzerland, on 4 July 1954, and saw West Germany beat the heavily favoured Golden Team of Hungary 3–2. Earlier in the group stage, Hungary had defeated West Germany 8–3.