What was the 1974 World Cup deal between Spain and West Germany?



What was the 1974 World Cup deal between Spain and West Germany?

West Germany agreed a deal with Spain by which Spain would support West Germany for the 1974 tournament, and in return West Germany would allow Spain to bid for the 1982 World Cup unopposed.

Which countries were in the 1966 World Cup?

Australia, East Germany, Haiti and Zaire made their first appearances at the final stage, with East Germany making their only appearance before Germany was reunified in 1990. West Germany was chosen as the host nation by FIFA in London, England on 6 July 1966.

How many teams entered the 1974 World Cup qualification rounds?

99 teams entered the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for 16 spots in the final tournament. West Germany, as the hosts, and Brazil, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition. The 16 spots available in the 1974 World Cup would be distributed among the continental zones as follows:

Which country won the 1974 FIFA World Cup?

This was held in West Germany from 31 May – 21 June 1970 (25 days). In 1974 world cup trophy same as the current trophy, designed and created the FIFA World Cup trophy in 1971 by Silvio Gazzaniga. West Germany currently part of the Republic of German. In this tournament, West Germany won the world cup 1974 beating the Netherlands 2–1 in the final.