1934 FIFA World Cup Lists
The 1934 FIFA World Cup in Italy featured 16 teams and was won by Italy, who defeated Czechoslovakia 2–1 after extra time in the final. It was known as the first World Cup with qualification rounds and for the political influence of Benito Mussolini’s regime.
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- The winner of the tournament was Italy. See the 1934 final standings, and the list of all World Cup winners.
- The top goal scorer in 1934 was Oldrich Nejedly with five goals. See the Top Goal Scorers for 1934, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
- In 1934, 16 teams competed in a straight knockout tournament. Winners progressed through a round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals to the final. Drawn games were settled via replays. See the format changes over the years.
- Italy and Spain played the first drawn match in World Cup history, and later Italy defeated Czechoslovakia in the World Cup final, which was 1-1 after regulation times, thus becoming the first Final to go to extra time. See more World Cup Firsts
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