1954 FIFA World Cup Final - Sepp Herberger
Sepp Herberger managed the West German side that recovered from 2–0 down to defeat Hungary, producing one of the World Cup’s greatest upsets.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Sepp Herberger Biography and Timeline
Follow Sepp Herberger through 3 dated historical records for Germany.
Sepp Herberger, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1954–1954Years on this page
1954
Germany World Cup Title Manager
Coaches West Germany to its first World Cup title in the Miracle of Bern.
World Cup Winner
Sepp Herberger manages West Germany to its first World Cup, culminating in a dramatic reversal against previously unbeaten Hungary in Bern.
Records, sources and methodology
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