
Argentina's first star
Argentina contested the first Final in 1930, but had to wait
until 1978 before finally claiming football's ultimate prize.
Relive that epic achievement with Mario Kempes, Daniel Passarella,
Daniel Bertoni, Alberto Tarantini and Leopoldo Luque.
Videos
Argentina 1978 World Champions
Argentina 1978 World Champions
Argentina 1978 Highlights
Amid scenes of unmitigated celebration the hosts beat the Netherlands in the final in Buenos Aires....
Matches
Final 25/06/1978
Argentina 3:1 Netherlands
Second round 21/06/1978
Argentina 6:0 Peru
Second round 18/06/1978
Argentina 0:0 Brazil
Second round 14/06/1978
Argentina 2:0 Poland
Group matches 10/06/1978
Italy 1:0 Argentina
Group matches 06/06/1978
Argentina 2:1 France
Group matches 02/06/1978
Argentina 2:1 Hungary
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