Association Football
FIFA World Cup
- 1954 World Cup held in Switzerland. West Germany beat Hungary 3-2.
England
- First Division - Wolverhampton Wanderers win the 1953-54 title.
- FA Cup – West Bromwich Albion beat Preston North End 3-2.
Other events
- May 8 – The Asian Football Confederation is founded in Manila.
- June 15 – UEFA is founded in Basel.
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