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Which year did Ernst Happel manage the Netherlands to a World Cup runner-up finish?

  • 1974

  • 1978

  • 1982

  • 1986

Answer

In 1978, Ernst Happel led the Netherlands to a World Cup runner-up finish. The team, captained by Johan Cruyff, played an attacking style of football known as "Total Football" and reached the final, where they lost 3-1 to the host nation, Argentina. Happel's tactical acumen and ability to motivate his players were key factors in the Netherlands' success at the tournament.
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