The official ball of the 1954 World Championship was named Swiss World Champion. The ball had two versions: dark yellow and dark brown. Both versions had a name and branding, but such balls could only be played in training. According to FIFA rules, official matches were played with balls without branding.
Swiss World Champion became the first tournament ball consisting of 18 panels. Also, since 1954, FIFA has strictly regulated the size and weight of the ball. Each projectile had to be no more than 70 cm. and not less than 68.6 cm in circumference. And the weight should not exceed 450 grams, and should not be less than 410 grams.
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The fifth World Cup was held in Switzerland and involved six cities. The national teams of Germany and Hungary met at the final match in Bern. During the match the Germans were losing 0:2, but managed to seize the initiative and won 3:2. Thus, the German national team became the winner of the World Cup for the first time.
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