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Host nation Germany triumphed in 1974, becoming the first winners of the new FIFA World Cup Trophy. Franz Beckenbauer, Paul Breitner, Wolfgang Overath and Gerd Muller offer their recollections of a momentous competition.

Videos

  • Trophy Winner Germany 1974

    Trophy Winner Germany 1974

    Trophy Winner Germany 1974

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  • Germany 1974 Highlights

    Germany 1974 Highlights

    The Dutch and their Total Football were the toast of the finals, but the hosts lifted the trophy. ...
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Matches

  • Final 07/07/1974

    Netherlands 1:2 Germany FR

  • Second round 03/07/1974

    Poland 0:1 Germany FR

  • Second round 30/06/1974

    Germany FR 4:2 Sweden

  • Second round 26/06/1974

    Yugoslavia 0:2 Germany FR

  • Group matches 22/06/1974

    German DR 1:0 Germany FR

  • Group matches 18/06/1974

    Australia 0:3 Germany FR

  • Group matches 14/06/1974

    Germany FR 1:0 Chile

Home sweet home

Host nation Germany triumphed in 1974, becoming the first winners of the new FIFA World Cup Trophy. Franz Beckenbauer, Paul Breitner, Wolfgang Overath and Gerd Muller offer their recollections of a momentous competition.

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