Who won the 1934 FIFA World Cup?
Italy won the 1934 FIFA World Cup after defeating Czechoslovakia in extra time during the final match. The tournament took place in Italy and concluded with a victory for the host nation.
Questions about 1934 FIFA World Cup
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the 1934 FIFA World Cup take place?
The decision to award the tournament to Italy was made on the 9th of October 1932 by FIFA's executive committee in Stockholm. The competition itself occurred later that year following qualifying matches involving thirty-two countries.
Why did Uruguay not participate in the 1934 FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay refused to participate as reigning champions because only four European teams had accepted their invitation to the 1930 tournament in South America. This boycott made the 1934 event unique in history as it remains the only World Cup where defending champions did not appear.
How many goals were scored in the 1934 FIFA World Cup?
Seventy total goals were scored by forty-five different players throughout the tournament without any own goals appearing on record sheets. Oldřich Nejedlý finished as the top scorer with five goals while Edmund Conen and Angelo Schiavio each scored four goals.
Where was the final match of the 1934 FIFA World Cup held?
The Stadium of the National Fascist Party hosted the final match between Italy and Czechoslovakia. Supporters traveled from other countries in large numbers including seven thousand fans from the Netherlands alone.