Group 4 of the
1954 FIFA World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the fifth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament for senior men's national teams of the nations affiliated to FIFA. It was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerla ...
took place from 17 to 23 June 1954. The group consisted of
Belgium
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,
England
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,
Italy
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, and
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
.
Standings
Matches
All times listed are local time (
CET
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,
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).
Switzerland vs Italy
England vs Belgium
England looked set for victory when they led 3-1 early in the second half. But defensive lapses handed their opponents two simple goals, which took the game into extra time. Nat Lofthouse then edged England back in front before an unlucky headed own goal by Jimmy Dickinson handed the Belgians a draw.
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Italy vs Belgium
England vs Switzerland
Play-off: Switzerland vs Italy
See also
* Belgium at the FIFA World Cup
*England at the FIFA World Cup
The England national football team has competed at the FIFA World Cup since 1950. Although they did not enter the first three tournaments, have entered all 18 since. They have failed to qualify for the finals on three occasions – 1974 (West ...
* Italy at the FIFA World Cup
* Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup
References
External links
1954 FIFA World Cup archive
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