In the 1974 World Cup final, West Germany hadn't even touched the ball before conceding

August 22, 2026 at 08:45 AM

Johan Neeskens scored after just 88 seconds in the 1974 World Cup final, giving the Netherlands a 1-0 lead.

The crazy part? West Germany had not touched the ball once before the penalty was scored.

The goal is still the fastest ever scored in a World Cup final.

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