Argentina World Cup Squad 1978

The Argentina World Cup squad 1978 won the FIFA World Cup hosted in Argentina. The tournament marked the first time the Argentina national team lifted the World Cup trophy.

Under coach César Luis Menotti, Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in the final at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Argentina Squad – World Cup 1978

• Goalkeepers: Ubaldo Fillol, Ricardo La Volpe, Héctor Baley
• Defenders: Daniel Passarella, Alberto Tarantini, Jorge Olguín, Luis Galván
• Midfielders: Osvaldo Ardiles, Américo Gallego, René Houseman, Norberto Alonso
• Forwards: Mario Kempes, Leopoldo Luque, Daniel Bertoni, Oscar Ortiz

Argentina in the 1978 World Cup

Argentina played the tournament on home soil and produced strong performances throughout the competition.

Mario Kempes was the star of the team, finishing as the top scorer of the tournament and scoring twice in the World Cup final.

1978 World Cup Final

Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time in the final. Goals from Mario Kempes (2) and Daniel Bertoni secured the victory.

The victory marked Argentina's first World Cup title and remains one of the most historic moments in the country's football history.

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