Group 4 of the 1954 FIFA World Cup took place from 17 to 23 June 1954. The group consisted of Belgium, England, Italy, and Switzerland. [1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 |  England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 3 | Advance to the knockout stage |
| 2 |  Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 2 [lower-alpha 1] | |
| 3 |  Italy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 2 [lower-alpha 1] | |
| 4 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 1 |
All times listed are local time (CET, UTC+1).
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England looked set for victory when they led 3-1 early in the second half. But defensive lapses handed their opponents two simple goals, which took the game into extra time. Nat Lofthouse then edged England back in front before an unlucky headed own goal by Jimmy Dickinson handed the Belgians a draw. [3]
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Broadis  26', 63'Lofthouse 36', 91' | Report | Anoul 5', 71' Coppens 67'Dickinson 94' (o.g.) |
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| England | 2–0 | Switzerland |
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| Mullen 43' Wilshaw 69' | Report |
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Switzerland | Italy |
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