Netherlands national football team scored to Willem Hesselink. The Netherlands made their first appearance at the FIFA World Cup final tournament in 1934. After a second appearance in 1938, they did not appear in another World Cup until 1974. The 1970s saw the invention of Total Football (), pioneered by Ajax and led by playmaker Johan Cruyff and national team head coach Rinus Michels. The Dutch made significant strides, qualifying for two World Cup finals in the decade. The captain of the Brazilian team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup, Carlos Alberto, went on to say, "The only team I've seen that did
Iran national football team results (1970–79) Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Final Round Friendly Friendly Friendly Friendly 1978 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations 1978 FIFA World Cup – Preliminary Round 1978 FIFA World Cup – Preliminary Round 1978 FIFA World Cup – Preliminary Round Friendly Iran national football team results (1970–79) This is a list of official football games played by Iran national football team between 1970 and 1979.