FIFA World Cup 1954 (champions - West Germany)

The 1954 World Cup in Switzerland ended with the Miracle of Bern: West Germany came from 2-0 down inside eight minutes to beat Hungary 3-2 at the Wankdorf Stadium, Helmut Rahn scoring twice including the late winner, against a Hungary side that had beaten them 8-3 in the group stage and were the biggest final favourites in World Cup history.