1978 World Cup

Argentina won the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. In the final in Buenos Aires on 25 June 1978, Argentina beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time.

Hosts

Argentina

Teams

16

Winner

Argentina

Runner-up

Netherlands

Final

3–1 aet, 25 June 1978

Venue

Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires

Top scorer

Mario Kempes (6 goals)

Goals in the tournament

102

Play the lists

• Every team at the 1978 World Cup

  Name every nation that played at the 1978 men’s World Cup.16 nations

• Argentina starting XI — 1978 World Cup final

  Name Argentina’s starting XI in the 1978 World Cup final.11 players

• Netherlands starting XI — 1978 World Cup final

  Name the Netherlands’ starting XI in the 1978 World Cup final.11 players

• Argentina squad — 1978 World Cup

  Name every player in Argentina’s squad at the 1978 World Cup.22 players

• Netherlands squad — 1978 World Cup

  Name every player in the Netherlands’ squad at the 1978 World Cup.22 players

Questions