Germany won the FIFA World Cup twice before 1980: in 1954 and in 1974.
Details on Germany's Wins Before 1980
- Germany's first World Cup victory was in 1954, known as the "Miracle of Bern," where they defeated Hungary 3-2 in the final.
- Their second World Cup win was in 1974, when West Germany beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the final, with notable players like Franz Beckenbauer, Paul Breitner, and Gerd Muller contributing to the victory.
Germany's other World Cup wins came after 1980, specifically in 1990 and 2014. Therefore, before 1980, Germany had won the tournament two times in total.
