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Today in History: West Germany clinches World Cup, Brehme scores

7/8/2026

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On 8 July 1990, West Germany defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. Andreas Brehme converted an 85th-minute penalty, securing the win. The victory gave West Germany its third World Cup title, coming just months before German reunification.

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On 8 July 1990, West Germany defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. Andreas Brehme converted an 85th-minute penalty, securing the win. The victory gave West Germany its third World Cup title, coming just months before German reunification.