1938 FIFA World Cup final tournament

The final tournament of the 1938 FIFA World Cup was a single-elimination tournament involving the 16 teams which qualified for the tournament. The tournament began with the round of 16 on 4 June and concluded with the final on 19 June 1938. Italy won the final 4–2 for their second World Cup title.[1]

All times are in Western European Summer Time (UTC+1).

## Bracket

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| Round of 16| | Quarter-finals| | Semi-finals| | Final

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| 5 June – Marseille| | | | | | | |

|  Italy (a.e.t.)| 2

| 12 June – Colombes

|  Norway| 1 |

|  Italy| 3

| 5 June – Colombes

| |  France| 1 |

|  France| 3

| | 16 June – Marseille

|  Belgium| 1 |

|  Italy| 2

| 5 June – Strasbourg

| |  Brazil| 1 |

|  Brazil (a.e.t.)| 6

| 12 and 14 June – Bordeaux|

|  Poland| 5 |

|  Brazil (rep.)| 1 (2)

| 5 June – Le Havre

| |  Czechoslovakia| 1 (1) |

|  Czechoslovakia (a.e.t.)| 3

| | 19 June – Colombes

|  Netherlands| 0 |

|  Italy| 4

| 5 June – Reims

| |  Hungary| 2

|  Hungary| 6

| 12 June – Lille|

|  Dutch East Indies| 0 |

|  Hungary| 2

| 4 and 9 June – Paris

| |  Switzerland| 0 |

|  Switzerland (rep.)| 1 (4)

| | 16 June – Paris

|  Germany| 1 (2) |

|  Hungary| 5

| 5 June – Lyon

| |  Sweden| 1 | | Third place play-off

|  Sweden| w/o

| 12 June – Antibes| | 19 June – Bordeaux

|  Austria| |

|  Sweden| 8|  Brazil| 4

| 5 and 9 June – Toulouse

| |  Cuba| 0 | |  Sweden| 2

|  Cuba (rep.)| 3 (2)

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|  Romania| 3 (1) |

## Round of 16

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### Switzerland vs Germany

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Switzerland adopted a precursor version of the Catenaccio system to try stopping the talented German forwards. Thanks to this tactical system, the Swiss managed to frustrate the Germans despite going behind after a goal from Gauchel. Switzerland drew level with Abegglen after a mistake from Willibald Schmaus. Although the Germans pushed for the win, the game ended with a draw, forcing a replay.[2]

4 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Switzerland | 1–1 (a.e.t.)|  Germany

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Abegglen 43' | Report | Gauchel 29'

Parc des Princes, Paris

Attendance: 27,152

Referee: John Langenus (Belgium)

Switzerland

Germany

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GK | Willy Huber
RB | Severino Minelli (c)
LB | August Lehmann
RH | Hermann Springer
CH | Sirio Vernati
LH | Ernst Lörtscher
OR | Lauro Amadò
IR | André Abegglen
IL | Eugen Walaschek
OL | Georges Aeby
CF | Alfred Bickel
Manager:
Karl Rappan
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GK | Rudolf Raftl
RB | Paul Janes
LB | Willibald Schmaus
RH | Andreas Kupfer
CH | Hans Mock (c)
LH | Albin Kitzinger
OR | Ernst Lehner
IR | Rudolf Gellesch
IL | Wilhelm Hahnemann
OL | Hans Pesser |  96'
CF | Josef Gauchel
Manager:
Sepp Herberger

Assistant referees:
Johannes van Moorsel (Netherlands)
Paul Marenco (France)

### Hungary vs Dutch East Indies

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The difference in strength between the two teams was evident as the game resulted in a humiliation for the Dutch East Indies, which managed to hold out for just 13 minutes. In the second half, although Hungary relaxed their pressure, they were never truly troubled by the opponents.[2]

5 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Hungary | 6–0|  Dutch East Indies

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Kohut 13'
Toldi 15'
G. Sárosi 28', 89'
Zsengellér 35', 76' | Report |

Vélodrome Municipal, Reims

Attendance: 9,000

Referee: Roger Conrié (France)

Hungary

Dutch East Indies

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GK | József Háda
RB | Lajos Korányi
LB | Sándor Bíró
RH | Gyula Lázár
CH | József Turay
LH | István Balogh
OR | Ferenc Sas
IR | Gyula Zsengellér
IL | Géza Toldi
OL | Vilmos Kohut
CF | György Sárosi (c)
Managers:
Károly Dietz
Alfréd Schaffer
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GK | Mo Heng Tan
RB | Frans G. Hukom
LB | Jack Samuels
RH | Achmad Nawir (c)
CH | Frans Alfred Meeng
LH | Sutan Anwar
OR | The Hong Djien
IR | Suvarte Soedarmadji
IL | Tjaak Pattiwael
OL | M.J. Hans Taihuttu
CF | Herman Zomers
Manager:
Jan Mastenbroek

Assistant referees:
Charles de la Salle (France)
Karl Weingärtner (Germany)

### Sweden vs Austria

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Austria did not participate due to the Anschluss, so Sweden qualified directly to the quarter-finals.

5 June 1938

Sweden | w/o|  Austria

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Stade Gerland, Lyon

### Cuba vs Romania

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Cuba, who had only qualified because other Latin American selections had withdrawn, impressed against Romania. Romania scored first thanks to a goal that different sources attribute to either Silviu Bindea or Nicolae Kovács. Cuba drew level through Héctor Socorro, who converted a cross from José Magriñá and then took the lead with a goal from Magriñá himself. However, equalisers from Iuliu Baratky and Ștefan Dobay forced a replay.[2]

5 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Cuba | 3–3 (a.e.t.)|  Romania

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Socorro 44', 103'
Magriñá 69' | Report | Bindea 35'
Barátky 88'
Dobay 105'

Stade du T.O.E.C., Toulouse

Attendance: 7,000

Referee: Giuseppe Scarpi (Italy)

Cuba

Romania

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GK | Benito Carvajales
RB | Jacinto Barquín
LB | Manuel Chorens (c)
RH | Joaquín Arias
CH | José Antonio Rodríguez
LH | Pedro Bergés
OR | José Magriñá
IR | Tomás Fernández
IL | Juan Tuñas
OL | Mario Sosa
CF | Héctor Socorro
Manager:
José Tapia
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GK | Dumitru Pavlovici
RB | Rudolf Bürger
LB | Vasile Chiroiu
RH | Vintilă Cossini
CH | Gheorghe Rășinaru (c)
LH | László Raffinsky
OR | Silviu Bindea
IR | Nicolae Kovács
IL | Iuliu Bodola
OL | Ștefan Dobay
CF | Iuliu Baratky
Managers:
Alexandru Săvulescu
Costel Rădulescu

Assistant referees:
Ferdinand Valprede (France)
Jean Merckx (France)

### France vs Belgium

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The hosts took the lead with only 35 seconds on the clock thanks to a shot from close range by winger Émile Veinante. France doubled their advantage soon after, but the lead was halved before the interval thanks to Hendrik Isemborghs, who connected with a free kick from Bernard Voorhoof. In the second half, Jean Nicolas got his brace, sealing the victory for France.[2]

5 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

France | 3–1|  Belgium

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Veinante 1'
Nicolas 16', 69' | Report | Isemborghs 38'

Stade Olympique de Colombes, Colombes

Attendance: 30,454

Referee: Hans Wüthrich (Switzerland)

France

Belgium

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GK | Laurent Di Lorto
RB | Hector Cazenave
LB | Étienne Mattler (c)
RH | Jean Bastien
CH | Auguste Jordan
LH | Raoul Diagne
OR | Alfred Aston
IR | Oscar Heisserer
IL | Edmond Delfour
OL | Émile Veinante
CF | Jean Nicolas
Manager:
Gaston Barreau
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GK | Arnold Badjou
RB | Robert Paverick
LB | Corneel Seys
RH | John Van Alphen
CH | Émile Stijnen (c)
LH | Alfons De Winter
OR | Charles Vanden Wouwer
IR | Bernard Voorhoof
IL | Raymond Braine
OL | Fernand Buyle
CF | Hendrik Isemborghs
Manager:
Jack Butler

Assistant referees:
Augustin Krist (Czechoslovakia)
Alfred Birlem (Germany)

### Italy vs Norway

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Mindful of the game played against Norway at the semi-finals of the 1936 Summer Olympics, when Italy managed to scrap a win only during extra time, Vittorio Pozzo was not to be overconfident. Italy managed to grab an early lead with Pietro Ferraris, but struggle to threaten Norway's goal further besides hitting the post once. In the second half, Norway was the better team, hitting the woodwork thrice and finally drawing level in the 83rd minute. Soon inside the extra time, Silvio Piola converted in goal a rebounded shot. Italy managed to hold out for the remaining time, reaching the quarter-finals.[2]

5 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Italy | 2–1 (a.e.t.)|  Norway

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Ferraris 2'
Piola 94' | Report | Brustad 83'

Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

Attendance: 19,000

Referee: Alois Beranek (Germany)[a]

Italy

Norway

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GK |  | Aldo Olivieri
RB |  | Eraldo Monzeglio
LB |  | Pietro Rava
RH |  | Pietro Serantoni
CH |  | Michele Andreolo
LH |  | Ugo Locatelli
OR |  | Piero Pasinati
IR |  | Giuseppe Meazza (c)
CF |  | Silvio Piola
IL |  | Giovanni Ferrari
OL |  | Pietro Ferraris
Manager:
Vittorio Pozzo
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GK |  | Henry Johansen
RB |  | Rolf Johannessen
LB |  | Øivind Holmsen
RH |  | Kristian Henriksen
CH |  | Nils Eriksen (c)
LH |  | Rolf Holmberg
OR |  | Odd Frantzen
IR |  | Reidar Kvammen
CF |  | Knut Brynildsen
IL |  | Magnar Isaksen
OL |  | Arne Brustad
Manager:
Asbjørn Halvorsen

Assistant referees:
Georges Boutoure (France)
Paul Tréhou (France)

### Brazil vs Poland

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Main article: Brazil v Poland (1938 FIFA World Cup)

5 June 1938 (1938-06-05)

17:30 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Brazil | 6–5 (a.e.t.)|  Poland

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Leônidas 18', 93', 104'
Romeu 25'
Perácio 44', 71' | Report | Scherfke 23' (pen.)
Wilimowski 53', 59', 89', 118'

Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg

Attendance: 13,452

Referee: Ivan Eklind (Sweden)

Brazil

Poland

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GK | Batatais
RB | Machado
LB | Domingos da Guia
RH | Zezé Procópio
CH | Martim (c)
LH | Afonsinho
OR | Lopes
IR | Romeu
IL | Perácio
OL | Hércules
CF | Leônidas
Manager:
Adhemar Pimenta
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GK | Edward Madejski
RB | Antoni Gałecki
LB | Władysław Szczepaniak (c)
RH | Ewald Dytko
CH | Erwin Nyc
LH | Wilhelm Góra
OR | Gerard Wodarz
IR | Ernst Wilimowski
IL | Leonard Piontek
OL | Ryszard Piec
CF | Friedrich Scherfke
Manager:
Józef Kałuża

Assistant referees:
Louis Poissant (France)
Ernest Kissenberger (France)

### Czechoslovakia vs Netherlands

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Finalist at the 1934 World Cup, Czechoslovakia faced a modest Dutch team. Czechoslovakia dominated the ball but did not manage to convert their possession into clear-cut chances against a defensively sound Dutch team. In fact, Czechoslovakia managed to take the lead only in extra-time through a long-range effort, scoring a further two goals by the end of the game.[2]

5 June 1938

18:30 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Czechoslovakia | 3–0 (a.e.t.)|  Netherlands

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Košťálek 93'
Zeman 111'
Nejedlý 118' | Report |

Stade municipal, Le Havre

Attendance: 11,000

Referee: Lucien Leclerq (France)

Czechoslovakia

Netherlands

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GK | František Plánička (c)
RB | Jaroslav Burgr
LB | Ferdinand Daučík
RH | Josef Košťálek
CH | Jaroslav Bouček
LH | Vlastimil Kopecký
OR | Jan Říha
IR | Ladislav Šimůnek
IL | Oldřich Nejedlý
OL | Antonín Puč
CF | Josef Zeman
Manager:
Josef Meissner
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GK | Adri van Male
RB | Mauk Weber
LB | Bertus Caldenhove
RH | Bas Paauwe
CH | Wim Anderiesen
LH | Puck van Heel (c)
OR | Frank Wels
IR | Frans van der Veen
IL | Kick Smit
OL | Bertus de Harder
CF | Leen Vente
Manager:
Bob Glendenning

Assistant referees:
Eugené Olive (France)
Victor Sdez (France)

### Replay: Switzerland vs Germany

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This replay was five days later. Switzerland used the same line-ups as the first game, while Germany made a few changes. Georges Aeby was injured after a few minutes, forcing Switzerland to play with 10 men. Germany took soon advantage, scoring twice. However, Switzerland reacted well, and with Aeby back on the pitch in the second half, completed a remarkable comeback.[2]

9 June 1938

18:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Switzerland | 4–2|  Germany

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Walaschek 42'
Bickel 64'
Abegglen 75', 78' | Report | Hahnemann 8'
Lörtscher 22' (o.g.)

Parc des Princes, Paris

Attendance: 20,025

Referee: Ivan Eklind (Sweden)

Switzerland

Germany

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GK | Willy Huber
RB | Severino Minelli (c)
LB | August Lehmann
RH | Hermann Springer
CH | Sirio Vernati
LH | Ernst Lörtscher
OR | Lauro Amadò
IR | André Abegglen
IL | Eugen Walaschek
OL | Georges Aeby
CF | Alfred Bickel
Manager:
Karl Rappan
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GK | Rudolf Raftl
RB | Paul Janes
LB | Jakob Streitle
RH | Andreas Kupfer
CH | Ludwig Goldbrunner
LH | Stefan Skoumal
OR | Ernst Lehner
IR | Josef Stroh
IL | Fritz Szepan (c)
OL | Leopold Neumer
CF | Wilhelm Hahnemann
Manager:
Sepp Herberger

Assistant referees:
Johannes van Moorsel (Netherlands)
Louis Baert (Belgium)

### Replay: Cuba vs Romania

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The performance of Cuba's replacement goalkeeper Juan Ayra was equally exceptional as the one from Benito Carvajales in the original match. Romania took the lead with Ștefan Dobay in the first half, but Cuba fought back and scored two goals in rapid succession soon after the beginning of the second and managed to hold on to the score against all odds and reach the quarter-finals.[2]

9 June 1938

18:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Cuba | 2–1|  Romania

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Socorro 51'
Fernández 57' | Report | Dobay 35'

Stade du T.O.E.C., Toulouse

Attendance: 8,000

Referee: Alfred Birlem (Germany)

Cuba

Romania

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GK | Juan Ayra
RB | Jacinto Barquín
LB | Manuel Chorens (c)
RH | Joaquín Arias
CH | José Antonio Rodríguez
LH | Pedro Bergés
OR | José Magriñá
IR | Tomás Fernández
IL | Juan Tuñas
OL | Mario Sosa
CF | Héctor Socorro
Manager:
José Tapia
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GK | Robert Sadowski
RB | Rudolf Bürger
LB | Iacob Felecan
RH | Andrei Bărbulescu
CH | Gheorghe Rășinaru (c)
LH | László Raffinsky
OR | Ion Bogdan
IR | Ioachim Moldoveanu
IL | Gyula Prassler
OL | Ștefan Dobay
CF | Iuliu Baratky
Managers:
Alexandru Săvulescu
Costel Rădulescu

Assistant referees:
Georges Capdeville (France)
Paul Marenco (France)

## Quarter-finals

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### Hungary vs Switzerland

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Hungary looked like the stronger team as the Swiss were missing key players such as Georges Aeby and Severino Minelli. Hungary took the lead with a header from György Sárosi. The result was in doubt for most of the second half, until Gyula Zsengellér sealed the game with a long-range effort in the dying minutes. Switzerland's manager Karl Rappan resigned after the game.[2]

12 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Hungary | 2–0|  Switzerland

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G. Sárosi 40'
Zsengellér 89'[b] | Report |

Stade Victor Boucquey, Lille

Attendance: 15,000

Referee: Rinaldo Barlassina (Italy)

Hungary

Switzerland

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GK | Antal Szabó
RB | Lajos Korányi
LB | Sándor Bíró
RH | Gyula Lázár
CH | József Turay
LH | Antal Szalay
OR | Ferenc Sas
IR | Gyula Zsengellér
IL | Jenő Vincze
OL | Vilmos Kohut
CF | György Sárosi (c)
Managers:
Károly Dietz
Alfréd Schaffer
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GK | Willy Huber
RB | Adolf Stelzer
LB | August Lehmann (c)
RH | Hermann Springer
CH | Sirio Vernati
LH | Ernst Lörtscher
OR | Lauro Amadò
IR | André Abegglen
IL | Eugen Walaschek
OL | Tullio Grassi
CF | Alfred Bickel
Manager:
Karl Rappan

Assistant referees:
Alois Beranek (Germany)[a]
Georges Boutoure (France)

### Sweden vs Cuba

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The result was never in doubt as Sweden was more accustomed to playing at this level. Gustav Wetterström netted a hat-trick before half-time, with the Cubans unable to deal with the relentless Swedish forward play, especially after Joaquín Arias was forced to leave the pitch injured. Tomás Fernández missed a penalty for Cuba.[2]

12 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Sweden | 8–0|  Cuba

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H. Andersson 9', 81', 89'[c]
Wetterström 22', 37', 44'
Keller 80'[d]
Nyberg 84'[e] | Report |

Stade du Fort Carré, Antibes

Attendance: 7,000

Referee: Augustin Krist (Czechoslovakia)

Sweden

Cuba

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GK | Henock Abrahamsson
RB | Ivar Eriksson
LB | Olle Källgren
RH | Erik Almgren
CH | Sven Jacobsson
LH | Kurt Svanström
OR | Arne Nyberg
IR | Sven Jonasson
IL | Tore Keller (c)
OL | Gustav Wetterström
CF | Harry Andersson
Manager:
József Nagy
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GK | Benito Carvajales
RB | Jacinto Barquín
LB | Manuel Chorens (c)
RH | Joaquín Arias
CH | José Antonio Rodríguez
LH | Pedro Bergés
OR | Pedro Ferrer
IR | Tomás Fernández
IL | Juan Tuñas
OL | Juan Alonzo
CF | Héctor Socorro
Manager:
José Tapia

Assistant referees:
Karl Weingärtner (Germany)
Victor Sedez (France)

### Italy vs France

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See also: France–Italy football rivalry

Title-holders Italy met hosts France in what was considered one of the most enticing games of the tournament. Italy wore their Fascist affiliated black shirts despite the anti-Fascism protests that the team had received in France. Italy had a better start, scoring within the first nine minutes, but France levelled immediately. In the second half, France tried to control the ball but, in doing so, they left themselves open for the lethal Italian counter-attack. Silvio Piola scored a brace while unmarked, leading Italy to the semi-finals.[2]

12 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Italy | 3–1|  France

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Colaussi 9'
Piola 51', 72' | Report | Heisserer 10'

Stade Olympique de Colombes, Colombes

Attendance: 58,455

Referee: Louis Baert (Belgium)

Italy

France

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GK | Aldo Olivieri
RB | Alfredo Foni
LB | Pietro Rava
RH | Pietro Serantoni
CH | Michele Andreolo
LH | Ugo Locatelli
OR | Amedeo Biavati
IR | Giuseppe Meazza (c)
IL | Giovanni Ferrari
OL | Gino Colaussi
CF | Silvio Piola
Manager:
Vittorio Pozzo
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GK | Laurent Di Lorto
RB | Hector Cazenave
LB | Étienne Mattler (c)
RH | Jean Bastien
CH | Auguste Jordan
LH | Raoul Diagne
OR | Alfred Aston
IR | Oscar Heisserer
IL | Edmond Delfour
OL | Émile Veinante
CF | Jean Nicolas
Manager:
Gaston Barreau

Assistant referees:
Hans Wüthrich (Switzerland)
Ivan Eklind (Sweden)

### Brazil vs Czechoslovakia

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Main article: Battle of Bordeaux (1938 FIFA World Cup)

12 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Brazil | 1–1 (a.e.t.)|  Czechoslovakia

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Leônidas 30' | Report | Nejedlý 65' (pen.)

Parc Lescure, Bordeaux

Attendance: 22,021

Referee: Pál von Hertzka (Hungary)

Brazil

Czechoslovakia

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GK |  | Walter
RB |  | Domingos da Guia
LB |  | Machado
RH |  | Zezé Procópio |  14'
CH |  | Martim (c) |  89'
LH |  | Afonsinho
OR |  | Lopes
IR |  | Romeu
IL |  | Perácio
OL |  | Hércules
CF |  | Leônidas
Manager:
Ademir Pimenta
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GK |  | František Plánička (c)
RB |  | Jaroslav Burgr
LB |  | Ferdinand Daučík
RH |  | Josef Košťálek
CH |  | Jaroslav Bouček
LH |  | Vlastimil Kopecký
OR |  | Jan Říha |  89'
IR |  | Ladislav Šimůnek
IL |  | Oldřich Nejedlý
OL |  | Antonín Puč
CF |  | Josef Ludl
Manager:
Josef Meissner

Assistant referees:
Giuseppe Scarpi (Italy)
Charles de la Salle (France)

### Replay: Brazil vs Czechoslovakia

[edit]

Because of the troubling effect of the first game, which saw several players getting injured or sent off, both teams had to make many changes to their line-ups (nine for Brazil and five for Czechoslovakia). Czechoslovakia took the lead with Vlastimil Kopecký in the 25th minute, but in the second half, stand-in captain Leônidas levelled the score for Brazil. Soon after, the referee disallowed a goal by Karel Senecký, despite the Czechoslovak players stating that it had crossed the line. The European representative continued to attack following that moment, leaving space for the Brazilians to swiftly counter, which debutant Roberto took advantage of to score his nation's second goal.[2]

14 June 1938

18:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Brazil | 2–1|  Czechoslovakia

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Leônidas 57'
Roberto 62'[f] | Report | Kopecký 25'

Parc Lescure, Bordeaux

Attendance: 18,141

Referee: Georges Capdeville (France)

Brazil

Czechoslovakia

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GK |  | Walter
RB |  | Jaú
LB |  | Nariz
RH |  | Britto
CH |  | Brandão
LH |  | Argemiro
OR |  | Roberto
IR |  | Luisinho
IL |  | Tim
OL |  | Patesko
CF |  | Leônidas (c)
Manager:
Ademir Pimenta
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GK |  | Karel Burkert
RB |  | Jaroslav Burgr (c)
LB |  | Ferdinand Daučík
RH |  | Josef Košťálek
CH |  | Jaroslav Bouček
LH |  | Arnošt Kreuz
OR |  | Václav Horák
IR |  | Karel Senecký
IL |  | Vlastimil Kopecký
OL |  | Oldřich Rulc
CF |  | Josef Ludl
Manager:
Josef Meissner

Assistant referees:
Ernest Kissenberger (France)
Paul Marenco (France)

## Semi-finals

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### Hungary vs Sweden

[edit]

Sweden took the lead after just 35 seconds, but that remained the only goal scored by them. Hungary quickly settled in control of the game, scoring thrice before half-time. Sweden, who had impressed in previous games, could not resist the vastly superior opponent, who scored two additional goals in the second half, cruising towards the final after a comfortable win.[2]

16 June 1938

18:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Hungary | 5–1|  Sweden

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Jacobsson 19' (o.g.)
Titkos 37'
Zsengellér 39', 85'
G. Sárosi 65' | Report | Nyberg 1'

Parc des Princes, Paris

Attendance: 20,000

Referee: Lucien Leclerq (France)

Hungary

Sweden

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GK |  | Antal Szabó
RB |  | Lajos Korányi
LB |  | Sándor Bíró
RH |  | Antal Szalay
CH |  | József Turay
LH |  | Gyula Lázár
OR |  | Ferenc Sas
IR |  | Gyula Zsengellér
IL |  | Géza Toldi
OL |  | Pál Titkos
CF |  | György Sárosi (c)
Managers:
Károly Dietz
Alfréd Schaffer
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GK |  | Henock Abrahamsson
RB |  | Ivar Eriksson
LB |  | Olle Källgren
RH |  | Erik Almgren
CH |  | Sven Jacobsson
LH |  | Kurt Svanström
OR |  | Arne Nyberg
IR |  | Sven Jonasson
IL |  | Tore Keller (c)
OL |  | Gustav Wetterström
CF |  | Harry Andersson
Manager:
József Nagy

Assistant referees:
Giuseppe Scarpi (Italy)
Johannes van Moorsel (Netherlands)

### Italy vs Brazil

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See also: Brazil–Italy football rivalry

The narrative leading to this highly anticipated match was built around an overconfident Brazil, who had impressed in the previous three matches. However, Italy had a better start to the game, creating the best chances but finding a well-positioned Walter stopping their attacks. In the second half, Italy soon found the net with Colaussi, before being awarded a penalty following a foul in the box by Domingos da Guia, his third in the tournament. The penalty was calmly converted by Meazza. At 2–0, Brazil pushed forward to break the Italian defence, but only managed to score a goal in the 87th minute with Romeu scoring from a corner kick. Some tense moments followed, but Italy managed to hold out for the remaining time, reaching their second final in a row.[2]

16 June 1938

18:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Italy | 2–1|  Brazil

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Colaussi 51'
Meazza 60' (pen.) | Report | Romeu 87'

Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

Attendance: 33,000

Referee: Hans Wüthrich (Switzerland)

Italy

Brazil

|

GK | Aldo Olivieri
RB | Alfredo Foni
LB | Pietro Rava
RH | Pietro Serantoni
CH | Michele Andreolo
LH | Ugo Locatelli
OR | Amedeo Biavati
IR | Giuseppe Meazza (c)
IL | Giovanni Ferrari
OL | Gino Colaussi
CF | Silvio Piola
Manager:
Vittorio Pozzo
|  |

GK | Walter
RB | Domingos da Guia
LB | Machado
RH | Zezé Procópio
CH | Martim (c)
LH | Afonsinho
OR | Lopes
IR | Luisinho
IL | Romeu
OL | Patesko
CF | Perácio
Manager:
Adhemar Pimenta

Assistant referees:
Alois Beranek (Germany)[a]
Paul Marenco (France)

## Third place play-off

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Sweden started on the front foot, taking a double lead inside 38 minutes. In the first half, Brazil looked uninspired until they got one back before half-time. In the second half, Brazil was reinvigorated and pushed for the comeback. In the second half, Leônidas scored twice and even let Patesko kick a penalty that he missed. Perácio secured the victory in the 80th minute.[2]

19 June 1938

17:00 WEST (UTC+01:00)

Brazil | 4–2|  Sweden

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Romeu 44'
Leônidas 63', 74'
Perácio 80' | Report | Jonasson 28'
Nyberg 38'

Parc Lescure, Bordeaux

Attendance: 12,000

Referee: John Langenus (Belgium)

Brazil

Sweden

|

GK | Batatais
RB | Domingos da Guia
LB | Machado
RH | Zezé Procópio
CH | Brandão
LH | Afonsinho
OR | Roberto
IR | Romeu
IL | Perácio
OL | Patesko
CF | Leônidas (c)
Manager:
Adhemar Pimenta
|  |

GK | Henock Abrahamsson
RB | Ivar Eriksson
LB | Erik Nilsson
RH | Erik Almgren
CH | Arne Linderholm
LH | Kurt Svanström (c)
OR | Arne Nyberg
IR | Sven Jonasson
IL | Åke Andersson
OL | Erik Persson
CF | Harry Andersson
Manager:
József Nagy

Assistant referees:
Ferdinand Valprede (France)
Eugené Olive (France)

## Final

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Main article: 1938 FIFA World Cup Final

19 June 1938

15:00 (WEST)

Italy | 4–2|  Hungary

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Colaussi 6', 35'
Piola 16', 82' | Report | Titkos 8'
G. Sárosi 70'

Stade Olympique de Colombes, Paris

Attendance: 45,000

Referee: Georges Capdeville (France)

Italy

Hungary

|

GK | Aldo Olivieri
RB | Alfredo Foni
LB | Pietro Rava
RH | Pietro Serantoni
CH | Michele Andreolo
LH | Ugo Locatelli
OR | Amedeo Biavati
IR | Giuseppe Meazza (c)
CF | Silvio Piola
IL | Giovanni Ferrari
OL | Gino Colaussi
Manager:
Vittorio Pozzo
|  |

GK | Antal Szabó
RB | Sándor Bíró
LB | Gyula Polgár
RH | Gyula Lázár
CH | György Szűcs
LH | Antal Szalay
OR | Pál Titkos
IR | Gyula Zsengellér
CF | György Sárosi (c)
IL | Jenő Vincze
OL | Ferenc Sas
Manager:
Károly Dietz

Assistant referees:
Hans Wüthrich (Switzerland)
Augustin Krist (Czechoslovakia)

## Footnotes

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1. ^ a b c Actually from Austria, but representing the German Football Association because of the Anschluss.
2. ^ RSSSF credits this goal as coming in the 90th minute.[3]
3. ^ RSSSF credits goal in the 81st minute as coming in the 61st minute.[3]
4. ^ RSSSF credits goal in the 80th minute as coming in the 60th minute.[3]
5. ^ RSSSF credits this goal as coming in the 89th minute.[3]
6. ^ FIFA initially credited this goal to Leônidas, but changed it to Roberto in 2006.[4]

## References

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1. ^ Molinaro, John F. (24 November 2009). "1938 World Cup: Italy repeats as champions". CBC Sports. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Fielder, Robert (2018). The Complete History of the World Cup. Kindle Edition.
3. ^ a b c d "World Cup 1938 finals". RSSSF. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
4. ^ "American Bert Patenaude credited with first hat trick in FIFA World Cup history". FIFA.com. 2006. Archived from the original on 16 November 2006.

## External links

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* 1938 FIFA World Cup at FIFA.com

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