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West Germany vs Hungary — Switzerland 1954
Hungary led 2-0, lost 3-2. The Miracle of Bern. Post-war Germany reborn.
The "Miracle of Bern" sees West Germany's 3-2 victory over Hungary remain the greatest upset in World Cup Final history, outperforming the odds of any final since. Hungary, undefeated in four years and 6-3 destroyers of England, led 2-0 after 8 minutes, but West Germany roared back with two goals in 10 minutes. This 1954 final not only ended Hungary's 32-match unbeaten run but also helped rebuild post-war German identity, a 100% emotional turnaround unmatched by any other final.
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