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Fritz Walter leads West Germany to an unexpected 3-2 World Cup final victory over Hungary after the Germans fall two goals behind.
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1954
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Werner Liebrich battles against Hungary's gifted forwards as West Germany defends its late lead during the 1954 championship match.
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Helmut Rahn scores West Germany's late third goal against Hungary, completing the comeback that becomes known as the Miracle of Bern.
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Max Morlock responds quickly to Hungary's two early goals and brings West Germany back into contention during the 1954 final.
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Toni Turek makes important saves against Hungary's celebrated forwards as West Germany holds on to win the 1954 final by a single goal.
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Sepp Herberger manages West Germany to its first World Cup, culminating in a dramatic reversal against previously unbeaten Hungary in Bern.
1974
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Franz Beckenbauer lifts the World Cup as West Germany captain after his team recovers from an early Dutch penalty to win the final 2-1.
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Berti Vogts is tasked with containing Johan Cruyff when West Germany meet the Netherlands in the 1974 final. His determined close marking supports the hosts’ recovery from an early penalty.
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Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck adds resilience to West Germany’s central defence in the 1974 championship match. His dependable positioning complements Franz Beckenbauer’s organisation as the hosts win 2-1.
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Paul Breitner converts a penalty to equalise against the Netherlands after West Germany concedes in the opening minutes of the 1974 final.
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Bernd Hölzenbein wins the penalty that Paul Breitner converts to draw West Germany level in the 1974 final. The attacker’s movement helps turn an uncertain opening into a championship victory.
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Gerd Müller scores the decisive goal against the Netherlands just before half-time, securing West Germany's second World Cup crown.
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Jürgen Grabowski provides versatility in West Germany’s attacking contingent during the 1974 World Cup. He starts the final against the Netherlands and shares in the hosts’ 2-1 success.
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Sepp Maier makes vital stops against the Netherlands as West Germany defends a narrow 2-1 advantage in the 1974 final.
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Helmut Schön coaches West Germany to the 1974 championship on home soil, overcoming the Netherlands in the Munich final.
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Rainer Bonhof helps West Germany shift play forward in the 1974 final against the Netherlands. The midfielder’s purposeful running contributes to a victory secured after an early setback.
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Uli Hoeneß starts the 1974 final and concedes the early penalty after a challenge on Johan Cruyff. He remains part of the side as West Germany reverses the deficit and claims the championship.
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Wolfgang Overath brings tactical intelligence and passing control to West Germany’s 1974 midfield. His work helps the home nation overcome the Dutch approach and capture a second world title.
1990
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Lothar Matthäus captains West Germany to a 1-0 final victory over Argentina and lifts the World Cup in Rome.
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Andreas Brehme scores the late penalty against Argentina that wins the 1990 World Cup final for West Germany.
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Guido Buchwald contributes a disciplined defensive performance as West Germany shuts out Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final.
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Jürgen Kohler uses his strength and anticipation in West Germany’s 1990 final against Argentina. His central defending contributes to a 1-0 win in Rome.
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Thomas Berthold supplies disciplined defensive play for West Germany through the 1990 tournament. He completes the final against Argentina as the side becomes world champion for a third time.
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Jürgen Klinsmann works tirelessly along West Germany's forward line in the final, helping sustain pressure on Argentina's defence.
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Karl-Heinz Riedle offers an aerial threat as part of West Germany’s championship-winning squad in 1990. He makes important contributions earlier in the tournament before the final against Argentina.
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