World Cup 1978 Argentina Facts and Statistics

wc_1978 The home side were the victors in 1978, defeating the Netherlands who were left with the runners-up medals for the second tournament in a row. Ultimately it was the brilliance of Mario Kempes that carried the Argentines to a confetti heavy celebration in Estadio Monumental.

Winner: Argentina
Runners-Up: Netherlands
Third: Brazil
Fourth: Italy
Golden Shoe: Mario Kempes (Argentina) with 6 goals
FIFA Fair Play award: Argentina