1954 FIFA World Cup qualification
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A total of 37 teams entered the 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. Switzerland, as the hosts, and Uruguay, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition.
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Tournament details | |
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Teams | 37 (from 3 confederations) |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 57 |
Goals scored | 208 (3.65 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Max Morlock (6 goals) |
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37 teams were divided into 13 groups, based on geographical considerations, as follows:
- Groups 1 to 10 – Europe: 11 places, contested by 27 teams (including Egypt and Israel).
- Group 11 and 12 – The Americas: 2 places, contested by 7 teams.
- Group 13 – Asia: 1 place, contested by 3 teams.
A total of 33 teams played at least one qualifying match. A total of 57 qualifying matches were played, and 208 goals were scored (an average of 3.65 per match).
Listed below are the dates and results of the qualification rounds.