Chile were back. Missing from the previous edition, they had last graced the World Cup in 1966. Under Luis Álamos, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
Chile's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 1 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Chile endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to West Germany, a 1-1 draw with East Germany, and a 0-0 draw with Australia. Chile's tournament ended at the the opening round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout failed to score in 2 of 3 matches.
Sergio Ahumada led Chile's attack with 1 goal at the 1974 World Cup.
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2.0per match
Caszely sent off vs West Germany.
The tactical mind behind Chile's 1974 campaign. At the helm since the 1966 World Cup winless under Álamos.
Chile focused on defensive stability under Alamos' guidance. A 0-1 loss to West Germany followed a draw against both East Germany and Australia, showcasing their commitment to defense.
