Germany beats Netherlands 2-1 to win 1974 World Cup

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FIFA World Cup 1974 : Netherlands Germany
World Cup 1974 : Netherlands 1-2 Germany 07/07/1974

MUNICH, Jul. 7, 1974 (AMP) — Germany 74 : Germany claimed a second FIFA World Cup crown with a 2-1 win against the Netherlands (halftime: 2-1) in the final on Sunday afternoon at the Olympic Stadium in Munich.

All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Paul Breitner ('25 on penalty) and Gerd Müller ('43).

Fixtures and Results : Final Round

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Overview

Netherlands at the World Cup

  • 3 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)

Germany at the World Cup

  • 1 title (1954)
  • 8 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Champions (1954) Runners-up (1966) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
1974 World Cup Poster
Netherlands
1:2
Germany
1:2 (1:2)
  • 7 July 1974
  • 16:00
  • Munich

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