1978 FIFA world cup

Argentina '78

1978 FIFA World Cup official logo Tournament details Host country	 Argentina Dates	1 – 25 June (25 days) Teams	16 (from 5 confederations) Venue(s)	6 (in 5 host cities) Final positions Champions	 Argentina (1st title) Runners-up	 Netherlands Third place	 Brazil Fourth place	 Italy Tournament statistics Matches played	38 Goals scored	102 (2.68 per match) Attendance	1,546,151 (40,688 per match) Top scorer(s)	 Mario Kempes (6 goals) Best player	 Mario Kempes ← 1974 1982 → The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth team (after Uruguay, Italy, England and West Germany), to be both hosts and world champions. The official match ball was the Adidas Tango.