FIFA WORLD CUP 1934

The 1934 FIFA World Cup, or the World's Cup as it was known then, was the second football World Cup staged, and hosted by Italy from 27 May to 10 June. Italy was chosen as hosts by FIFA at the Stockholm congress of October 1932. It was the first World Cup for which teams would have to qualify in order to take part. 32 nations entered the competition, and after qualification, 16 teams participated in the finals tournament. Italy became the second World Cup champions, beating Czechoslovakia in the final, 2–1.

Tournament details

* Host country  :Italy

*Teams            :16 (from 4 confederations) 

* When            : 27 May 1934 to 10 June 1934

*Venue(s)        :8 (in 8 host cities)

 

 Final positions

          # Winner             : Italy
          # Runners-Up     : Czechoslovakia
          # Third                : Germany
          # Fourth              : Austria

          # Golden Shoe     : Oldrich NEJEDLY (TCH)

           

Tournament statistics

Matches played :17
Goals scored     :70 (4.12 per match)
Attendance       :358,000 (21,059 per match)
Top scorer(s)    :Czechoslovakia Oldřich Nejedlý (5 goals) 

The Stadium of the National Fascist Party was the venue for the final. With 70 minutes played, the Czechoslovakians were ahead 1-0. The Italians managed to score before the final whistle, and then added another goal in extra time to be crowned World Cup Winners.