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Which country did Ernst Happel lead to a runner-up finish in the 1978 FIFA World Cup?

  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • Netherlands

  • Germany

Answer

Netherlands was led by Ernst Happel to a runner-up finish in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Happel, an Austrian coach, took over the Dutch national team in 1977 and guided them to the final, where they lost to Argentina 3-1 after extra time. The Netherlands had a strong team that included players like Johan Cruyff, Ruud Krol, and Johnny Rep.
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