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1974
Host: W. Germany
Champion: W.t Germany |
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The 1974 World Cup saw FIFA elect its new president, Brazilian-born Joao Havelange.
Two of the most talented teams ever assembled reached the Finals. Holland was led by the top performer of the 1970s, Johan Cruyff, and West Germany had its elegant sweeper, Franz Beckenbauer.
Holland and West Germany met in the Final at the Munich Olympic Stadium. After an exchange of penalty kick goals by Johan Neeskens of Holland and Paul Breitner of West Germany, Gerd Muller struck with two minutes
remaining in the half from short range to give West Germany a 2-1 triumph and its second World Cup Title.
Poland's Grzegorz Lato was the leading scorer with seven goals.
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