World Cupmedium
West Germany won the 1974 World Cup on home soil, beating the Netherlands' 'Total Football' side in the final. Who captained West Germany to that title?
CORRECT ANSWER
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer captained West Germany to victory over the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final in Munich.
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