The knockout stage began on 26 June with the quarter-finals and ended on 4 July 1954 with the final match, held at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern.
The top two teams from each group (eight in total) advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination style tournament.
West Germany won the final 3–2 against Hungary for their first World Cup title.
Assistant referees: Emil Schmetzer (West Germany) Manuel Asensi (Spain)
Assistant referees: Vincenzo Orlandini (Italy) Sandy Griffiths (Wales)