West Germany vs Netherlands — West Germany 1974

Germany 2-1 Netherlands. Cruyff denied again. Total Football's greatest near-miss.

The Netherlands kicked off and Johan Cruyff's Total Football side had possession for 65 seconds before winning a penalty — without Germany touching the ball. West Germany came from behind to win 2-1, denying Cruyff the one trophy his genius deserved. Gerd Müller scored the winner.