1970-1978 WORLD CUP HISTORY

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Africa, at last, made a return to the world stage in Mexico four years later - Morocco finishing bottom of their group with one point after a 1-1 draw with Bulgaria.

But the 1970 FIFA World Cup has a special place in football folklore thanks to the awesome display of attacking power by Brazil, notably Pelé, Jairzinho, Tostao and Rivelino.

Brazil beat England 1-0 in a group match remembered for Gordon Banks' save from Pelé, and danced all the way to the Final, where they routed the defensively strong Italy 4-1.

The 1974 tournament in West Germany was dominated by two great sides: The Netherlands - who introduced the world to 'Total Football' - and the hosts. And, with Johan Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer pulling the strings, it was they who met in the Final.

The Dutch took the lead from the penalty-spot before a single German had touched the ball. Germany drew level, also via a penalty, before 'Der Bomber', Gerd Muller, sealed another host nation victory.

Tunisia did Africa proud in 1978 in Argentina, beating Mexico 3-1 and drawing 0-0 with West Germany, but narrowly failed to advance.

There was a change of format as the second round consisted of two groups of four rather than a knockout. The hosts and Holland topped the groups to set up a pulsating Final, and though the Dutch equalised eight minutes from time to force extra-time, Argentina triumphed 3-1.