1934 FIFA World Cup | Vibepedia

The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second edition of the FIFA World Cup, held in Italy from May 27 to June 10, 1934. The tournament was marked by controversy, with Benito Mussolini using the event to promote fascism. Italy ultimately won the tournament, defeating Czechoslovakia 2-1 in the final. The 1934 World Cup was the first to require teams to qualify, with 32 nations entering the competition and 16 teams qualifying for the final tournament.