1954 in Sports - Association Football

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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