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The '''] ]''' was hosted by ]'s ]. It was the first Football World Cup for which teams would have to qualify in order to take part. The number of participating nations this time doubled from the previous tournament, but only 10 of the 32 nations originated from outside the continent of the host nation. ] became the second World Cup champions, beating ] in the final, 2-1. The '''] ]''' was hosted by ]'s ]. It was the first ] World Cup for which teams would have to qualify in order to take part. The number of participating nations this time doubled from the previous tournament, but only 10 of the 32 nations originated from outside the continent of the host nation. ] became the second World Cup champions, beating ] in the final, 2-1.


Mussolini's influence is said to have extended to the choice of ]s for Italy's matches. The ] referee who refereed the semi-final and final was said to have met with Mussolini before the matches, and disupted decision were given in favour of Italy. Some referees ruled so much in Italy's favour that they were suspended by their home nations after the tournament Mussolini's influence is said to have extended to the choice of ]s for Italy's matches. The ] referee who refereed the semi-final and final was said to have met with Mussolini before the matches, and disupted decision were given in favour of Italy. Some referees ruled so much in Italy's favour that they were suspended by their home nations after the tournament


Reigning World Cup holders ] declined an invitation to participate in a mark of defiance against the European snub from the previous World Cup in ]. This World Cup was unique in two ways. First, the reigning World Cup holders ] declined an invitation to participate in a mark of defiance against the European snub from the previous ], becoming the only holders not to compete in the following tournement. Second, the hosts, Italy, had to qualify, the only occasion this has happened.


The preliminary round took the form of a knockout stage, which saw eight European teams: ], Czechoslovakia, ], ], Italy, ], ], and ] advance. The preliminary round took the form of a knockout stage, which saw eight European teams: ], Czechoslovakia, ], ], Italy, ], ], and ] advance.

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1934 Football World Cup - Italy
Campionato Mondiale di Calcio
1934 Football World Cup poster
Official 1934 Football World Cup poster
Participant teams 32
(final tournament: 16)
Host Italy
Champions Italy (1st title)
Matches played 17
Goals scored 70
(4.12 per match)
Attendance 395,000
(23,235 per match)
Top scorer Edmund Conen (GER)
Oldrich Nejedly (CZE)
Angelo Schiavio (ITA)
All with 4 goals

The 1934 Football World Cup was hosted by Mussolini's Italy. It was the first football World Cup for which teams would have to qualify in order to take part. The number of participating nations this time doubled from the previous tournament, but only 10 of the 32 nations originated from outside the continent of the host nation. Italy became the second World Cup champions, beating Czechoslovakia in the final, 2-1.

Mussolini's influence is said to have extended to the choice of referees for Italy's matches. The Swedish referee who refereed the semi-final and final was said to have met with Mussolini before the matches, and disupted decision were given in favour of Italy. Some referees ruled so much in Italy's favour that they were suspended by their home nations after the tournament

This World Cup was unique in two ways. First, the reigning World Cup holders Uruguay declined an invitation to participate in a mark of defiance against the European snub from the previous World Cup in 1930, becoming the only holders not to compete in the following tournement. Second, the hosts, Italy, had to qualify, the only occasion this has happened.

The preliminary round took the form of a knockout stage, which saw eight European teams: Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland advance.

The quarterfinals provided the first replay that the World Cup had seen when Italy and Spain drew 1-1 after extra time. Italy won the replay 1-0, and then went on to beat Austria by the same result. Meanwhile Czechoslovakia secured their place in the final by beating Germany 3-1.

The Del Partiti stadium provided the venue for the final and with 70 minutes played, the Czechoslovakians were ahead 1-0. The Italians managed to pull level before the final whistle, and then added another goal in extra time to be crowned World Cup Winners.

First Round

May 27, 1934

 

File:Hungary flag large.png Hungary 4 - 2 Egypt
File:Austria flag large.png Austria 3 - 2 (AET) France
File:Spain flag large.png Spain 3 - 1 File:Brazil flag large.png Brazil
Italy 7 - 1 File:Us flag large.png USA
File:Czech republic flag large.png Czechoslovakia 2 - 1 File:Romania flag large.png Romania
File:Switzerland flag large.png Switzerland 3 - 2 File:Netherlands flag large.png Netherlands
File:Germany flag 1933 1.png Germany 5 - 2 File:Belgium flag large.png Belgium
File:Sweden flag large.png Sweden 3 - 2 File:Argentina flag large.png Argentina

Quarterfinals

May 31, 1934

 

File:Austria flag large.png Austria 2 - 1 File:Hungary flag large.png Hungary
Italy 1 - 1 (AET) File:Spain flag large.png Spain
File:Czech republic flag large.png Czechoslovakia 3 - 2 File:Switzerland flag large.png  Switzerland
File:Germany flag 1933 1.png Germany 2 - 1 File:Sweden flag large.png Sweden

June 1, 1934: Replay

 

Italy 1 - 0 File:Spain flag large.png Spain
 

Semifinals

June 3, 1934

 

Italy 1 - 0 File:Austria flag large.png Austria
File:Czech republic flag large.png Czechoslovakia 3 - 1 File:Germany flag 1933 1.png Germany

Third place match

June 7, 1934

File:Germany flag 1933 1.png Germany 3 - 2 File:Austria flag large.png Austria

Final

June 7, 1934

Italy 2 - 1 (AET) File:Czech republic flag large.png Czechoslovakia


FIFA World Cup
Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA)
Tournaments
Qualification
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Squads
Final draw
Broadcasters
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Miscellaneous
  • Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will host the inaugural games
  • There was no qualification for the 1930 World Cup as places were given by invitation only.
  • No final held; the article is about the decisive match of the final group stage.

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