1954 FIFA World Cup Final - Hans Schäfer
Hans Schäfer operated on the left of the West German attack and provided width during the comeback against Hungary.
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1954 in Germany
Explore 23 historical events and records for Germany in 1954.
Historical records for Germany in 1954
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July
1954 FIFA World Cup Final - Helmut Rahn
Helmut Rahn scored twice against Hungary, including the late winning goal that completed West Germany’s famous 3–2 comeback.
1954 FIFA World Cup Final - Horst Eckel
Horst Eckel carried out a hard-working midfield assignment in the Miracle of Bern, helping West Germany overcome the heavily favoured Hungarians.
1954 FIFA World Cup Final - Max Morlock
Max Morlock scored West Germany’s first goal, giving his teammates an immediate route back after Hungary raced into a two-goal lead.
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.
1954 FIFA World Cup Final - Werner Liebrich
Werner Liebrich contributed strong central defending as West Germany survived Hungary’s attacks and secured an unexpected world title.
1954 Final Winning Goal
Scores the decisive third goal as West Germany defeat Hungary in the final.
Germany World Cup Captain
Captains West Germany to a 3-2 final victory over Hungary.
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.
World Cup Winner
Werner Liebrich battles against Hungary's gifted forwards as West Germany defends its late lead during the 1954 championship match.
World Cup Winner
Max Morlock responds quickly to Hungary's two early goals and brings West Germany back into contention during the 1954 final.
World Cup Winner
Helmut Rahn scores West Germany's late third goal against Hungary, completing the comeback that becomes known as the Miracle of Bern.
World Cup Winner
Toni Turek makes important saves against Hungary's celebrated forwards as West Germany holds on to win the 1954 final by a single goal.
World Cup Winner
Fritz Walter leads West Germany to an unexpected 3-2 World Cup final victory over Hungary after the Germans fall two goals behind.
Birth of Angela Dorothea Merkel
Birth of Angela Dorothea Merkel
October
Arrest of Constantin Freiher von Neurath
Released from Spandau prison
November
Death of Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist
Death of Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist, in captivity in Vladimir Prison, the highest ranked German officer to die in Soviet captivity
December
Canaris
Directs Canaris, a West German film about Admiral Wilhelm Canaris.
Other events (month unknown)
Brandeis University Appointment
Marcuse joined Brandeis University, where he taught philosophy and political thought.
Confessions of Felix Krull
Publication of "Confessions of Felix Krull"
Gold Medal
Winner of the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
The Unguarded House
Böll published Haus ohne Hüter, examining families shaped by wartime bereavement.
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