Germany's three worst losses in a World Cup match

#1 Germany 3-8 Hungary / Switzerland 1954

In route to its first World Cup championship, Germany took its worst loss against Hungary with an 8-3 result.

The brilliant Hungarian team showed its attacking arsenal against the German. Sándor Kocsis scored four goals, while Nándor Hidegkuti hit the net twice, Ferenc Puskás, and József Tóth added one goal each.

Alfred Pfaff, Helmut Rahn, and Richard Herrmann scored Germany's three goals.

However, Germany would face Hungary in the tournament's final and defeated them with a close 3-2 result to win its first World Cup.

Football 1954 FIFA World Cup, Final in Berne, Switzerland: Germany vs. Hungary 3:2. Player Josef Herberger (left) standing next to Fritz Walter (center) and goalkeeper Anton 'Toni' Turek after the presentation ceremony. Team captain Walter is holding

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