On this day in 1954, the FIFA World Cup final in Bern, Switzerland, became a defining moment in football lore. The heavily favored Hungarian team, unbeaten in 31 matches, faced West Germany. Despite Hungary taking a 2-0 lead within the first 10 minutes through goals from Ferenc Puskás and Zoltán Czibor, West Germany staged a stunning comeback. Helmut Rahn scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute, securing a 3-2 victory and delivering West Germany’s first World Cup title . This upset, known as the "Miracle of Bern," symbolized post-war Germany’s resilience and remains one of the most iconic World Cup finals ever.
