In a tournament which included a memorable clash with rival Holland, Germany defeated Argentina, 1-0,
on an Andreas Brehme penalty kick, to win its third World Cup title. With its third title
(and three second place finishes), West Germany became the most successful World Cup nation for 4 years,
until Brazil won their 4th Championship in 1994. West German team manager Franz Beckenbauer became the second
footballer, after Mario Zagallo of Brazil, to become World Champion as a player (in 1974) and as team manager.
In doing so, Beckenbauer also became the first captain of a winning team to later manage a winning squad.
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