1954 FIFA World Cup Trivia Quiz

Answer: West Germany

West Germany claimed their first title defeating heavy favourites Hungary 3-2 in the final. This match is known as the Miracle of Bern as Hungary had been the favourite of most to win the title and earlier in the tournament they had defeated West Germany 8-3.

It also goes by this name as Hungary went two up early on. Austria finished third, defeating Uruguay in the third place playoff with the scoreline of 3-1.

Answer: 12

This was in the stunning quarterfinal in Lausanne between Austria and Switzerland, which ended 7-5 to Austria. 6 goals were scored three times over the tournament. Two were quarterfinals, Uruguay defeating England 4-2 and Hungary defeating Brazil 4-2.

The other was Hungary's 4-2 defeat over Brazil. 11 goals were scored in the Group Stage match betwen Hungary and West Germany, the 8-3 match.

Answer: Sándor Kocsis

Hungarian Sándor Kocsis amazingly netted 11 goals throughout the tournament (a hat-trick in their 9-0 victory over the Korea Republic in the Group Stage, four in their 8-3 win over West Germany in the Group Stage, two in the quarterfinal 4-2 win over Brazil, and two in the semi-final 4-2 win over Uruguay). Englishman Ivor Broadis scored two goals, both in the Group Stage 4-4 draw with Belgium. Bernhard Klodt of West Germany scored just 1 in the 4-1 Group Stage win over Turkey. Brazilian Pinga scored Pinga scored two as well, both in the Group Stage 5-0 win over Mexico.

Answer: English

William Ling refereed Hungary and West Germany twice, in the Group Stage match that ended 8-3 to Hungary and in the Final, where West Germany won 3-2. There were no Japanese, Chinese, or Mexican referees in the tournament.

Answer: True

And Ivan Horvat wasn't even German! He put the ball in his own net in the 9th minute of Yugoslavia's 2-0 quarterfinal defeat against West Germany.

Answer: Basel

Glarus was not used in the tournament. Zurich was the second most northern city. Lugano was the southern-most city, and Basel was the northern-most right up in the northwest of Switzerland.

Answer: False

The third place playoff between Austria and Uruguay was held in Zurich a day before the final, on the 3rd of July. Austria went up 16 minutes in courtesy of Ernst Stojaspal from the penalty spot. Juan Hohberg equalised six minutes later. A 59th minute own goal from Luis Cruz put Austria 2-1 up, then a last minute goal from Ernst Ocwirk turned the score to 3-1 in favour of the Austrians.

Answer: 140

140 goals were scored in 26 games, which comes to an impressive average of 5.38 goals per game.

Answer: One

Only Korea Republic took part and were decisively eliminated in the Group Stage with a 9-0 loss to Hungary and a 7-0 loss to Turkey.

Answer: Cornaredo Stadium

This comparatively small stadium only hosted Italy's 4-1 victory over Belgium in the Group Stage. The St. Jakob Stadium was in Basel, and has now been replaced by the St. Jakob Park. The Hardturm Stadium is in Zurich. The Charmilles Stadium was in Geneva.