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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: UEFA President Gustav Wiederkehr hands to West Germany captain Franz Beckenbauer the UEFA EURO 1972 trophy during the final match between West Germany and Soviet Union in Heysel Stadium on June 18, 1972 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo from the UEFA Archives)
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: West Germany player Gerd Müller in action during the UEFA EURO 1972 final match between West Germany and Soviet Union in Heysel Stadium on June 18, 1972 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo from the UEFA Archives)
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UEFA EURO 1972

EURO 1972: All you need to know
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EURO 1972: All you need to know

Gerd Müller hit four in West Germany's finals success; UEFA.com looks back in awe.
Best of EURO
00:23
Best goals of EURO 1972
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Best goals of EURO 1972

01:09
West Germany's 1972 EURO win
Live 08/01/2024

West Germany's 1972 EURO win

01:41
Watch Müller's EURO 1972 goals
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Watch Müller's EURO 1972 goals

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1972 semi: Hungary 0-1 USSR
Live 29/02/2016

1972 semi: Hungary 0-1 USSR

00:48
1972 semi: Belgium 1-2 West Germany
Live 28/02/2016

1972 semi: Belgium 1-2 West Germany

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18 Jun

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17 Jun

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Key stats
Goals
29
Matches played
26
Top scorers
G. Müller
5
Van Himst
2
Kocsis
2
Most appearances
Zámbó
5
Páncsics
5
Bálint
5