FIFA WORLD CUP
1978
Argentina
16 Teams38 Matches102 Goals
WORLD CHAMPIONS
Argentina
3–1 aet vs Netherlands
RUNNER-UP
Netherlands
3rd: Brazil
TOP SCORER
Mario Kempes
6 goals
ATTENDANCE
1,545,791
total
GOALS
102
2.68 per match
GOLDEN BALL
Mario Kempes
best player
ABOUT THIS EDITION
Argentina's first title on home soil. Mario Kempes top scored 6 goals. Political controversy surrounded the host military regime.