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  "name": "FIFA World Cup 1974 (champions - West Germany)",
  "summary": "The 1974 World Cup ended with hosts West Germany beating the Netherlands 2-1 at Munich's Olympiastadion on 7 July 1974, coming from behind after Johan Neeskens's 88-second penalty - still the fastest goal in a World Cup final, scored before West Germany had touched the ball - through a Paul Breitner penalty and Gerd Muller's winner.",
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  "tags": [
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    "finals"
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      "rel": "preceded",
      "target": "world-cup-1978"
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  ],
  "questions": [
    "Who won the 1974 World Cup?",
    "What is the fastest goal in a World Cup final?"
  ],
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    {
      "id": "c1",
      "text": "West Germany beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the 1974 final at the Olympiastadion in Munich on Sunday 7 July 1974, with a Paul Breitner penalty and a Gerd Muller winner overturning the Dutch lead.",
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      "id": "c2",
      "text": "Johan Neeskens converted a penalty after 88 seconds, before West Germany had touched the ball, following a foul on Johan Cruyff - it remains the fastest goal in a World Cup final.",
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      ],
      "confidence": 0.95
    }
  ],
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  "faqs": [],
  "evidence_tier": "primary",
  "evidence": {
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  "moat_flag": false,
  "winning_edge": "The 88-second record with its Cruyff build-up bound to FIFA's own record article, alongside the comeback sequence.",
  "confidence": 0.94,
  "last_verified": "2026-08-08",
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