Hungary beats Brazil to advance to World Cup semifinals

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FIFA World Cup 1954 : Hungary Brazil
World Cup 1954 : Hungary 4-2 Brazil 27/06/1954

BERN, Jun. 27, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 : Hungary reached the semifinals of the 1954 FIFA World Cup with a 4-2 win against Brazil (halftime: 2-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern.

Sándor Kocsis scored dual goals

Hungary dominated the first half thanks to goals from Hidegkuti ('4) and Kocsis ('7). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Hungarians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Lantos '60/penalty and Kocsis '88).

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Overview

Hungary at the World Cup

  • 3 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Runners-up (1938)

Brazil at the World Cup

  • 5 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
  • Statistics: Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
1954 World Cup Poster
Hungary
4:2
Brazil
4:2 (2:1)
  • 27 June 1954
  • 17:00
  • Bern

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