Germany

West Germany 1974: Total Football Falls Short — The Hosts Steal the Crown

Holland printed 100,000 postage stamps declaring themselves world champions before a ball was kicked. Johan Cruyff and his Total Football had enchanted the world. Then the final happened — and West Germany had other ideas.

19 May

Undav: 'It's Shameful That I Always Have to Prove Myself' — Germany's Most Prolific Striker Is Not in the Squad

Germany's top scorer can't get a call-up — and he's not staying quiet about it.

19 May

Switzerland 1954: The Miracle of Bern — The Upset That Stunned the World

Hungary arrived in Switzerland unbeaten for four years, with arguably the greatest team ever assembled. They had already crushed West Germany 8-3 in the group stage. Nobody gave the Germans a chance in the final. Football, as ever, had other ideas.

19 May

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