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The 1972 UEFA European Football Championship was hosted by Belgium. A West Germany that many consider the best German national team ever, captured the trophy with a seamless display of modern football. Featuring greats like Beckenbauer, Müller and Netzer, they had beaten England 3-1 at Wembley en route to the tournament. The West Germans made short work of the Soviet Union in the final, winning 3-0.
Final
West Germany  |
3-0 |
 Soviet Union |
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3rd place play-off
Hungary  |
1-2 |
 Belgium |
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Semi-finals
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| Belgium |
1-2 |
W Germany |
Hungary |
0-1 |
Soviet Union |
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Quater-finals
(Not part of the final tournament)
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 Italy |
- Belgium |
0-0 |
1-2 |
(1-2) |
 England |
- West Germany |
1-3 |
0-0 |
(1-3) |
Hungary |
-  Romania |
1-1 |
2-3 |
(3-3) |
Decider played in Belgrade: |
2-1 |
 Yugoslavia |
- Soviet Union |
0-0 |
0-3 |
(0-3) |
Euro 1968 • European Championship • Euro 1976 |
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