1974 FIFA World Cup qualification
Tournament
99 teams entered the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for 16 spots in the final tournament. West Germany, as the hosts, and Brazil, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition. Wikipedia
Dates: Nov 14, 1971 – Feb 13, 1974
Goals scored: 620 (2.74 per match)
Matches played: 226
Teams: 99 (from 6 confederations)