Argentina · 1—25 June 1978
Argentina's first world title, traced through a seven-match home campaign, César Luis Menotti's 22-player squad and an extra-time final in Buenos Aires.
Team photograph · El Gráfico / unknown photographer · Public domain (PD-AR-Photo; PD-US-no-notice)
Argentina
Tournament narrative
Argentina advanced from the first group stage after wins over Hungary and France and a defeat to Italy.
In the second phase, Menotti's side beat Poland, drew with Brazil and defeated Peru to reach the final.
Mario Kempes finished as the tournament's leading scorer with six goals and scored twice in the final.
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25 June · Estadio Monumental
The match was level after 90 minutes. Kempes restored Argentina's lead in extra time before Bertoni completed the scoring.
