World Cup Argentina 1978:
Summary and General Information

First Round:
Group A - Group B - Group C - Group D

Final Round:
Group 1 - Group 2
Final and Third Place Matches

Statistics:
Final Standings - Top Scorers Table
Red Cards - Penalties - Goals Summary

In a World Cup organized by an obscure militar goverment, the Argentineans had, for the second time, the opportunitie to became World Champions, and this time they capitalized it.

But it wasn't easy, a 1-0 defeat with Italy in the first round send them to the same group of Brazil in the second round. After beating Poland 2-0 and tie the South American classic with Brazil, Argentina had the obligation of defeating Peru with at least 4 goals of difference. It was 6-0 and they reached the final game.

In a vibrant match, the host team, pushed by the power of its top scorer Mario Kempes, defeated Holland 3-1 in extra time.