The FIFA World Cup 1974 was held in West Germany.
Led by legendary libero Franz Beckenbauer, keeper Sepp Maier, playmaker Paul Breitner, and strikers Uli Hoeneß
and "Der Bomber" Gerd Müller (Germany's all-time leading scorer with 68 goals in 62 games), Germany won its
second World Cup by defeating the Netherlands in the final, 2-1, behind goals by Breitner and Müller.
The Final was famous for the battle between Kaiser Franz (Beckenbauer) and King Johann (Cruyff).
The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup, was awarded.
The previous trophy, the Jules Rimet Trophy, was won for the third time by Brazil in 1970 and awarded
permanently to the Brazilians.
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