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It was held in Argentina between 1 and 25 June. The official match ball was the Adidas Tango. Mario Kempes Argentina , 2. The Cup was won by the host nation, Argentina, who defeated the Netherlands 3—1 in the final, after extra time. 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 and the third South American team to win a World Cup.

Fifa 1978

It was held in Argentina between 1 and 25 June. The Cup was won by the host nation, Argentina , who defeated the Netherlands 3—1 in the final, after extra time. 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 and the third South American team to win a World Cup. Argentina, the Netherlands, and Brazil were the gold, silver, and bronze medalists, respectively. Iran and Tunisia made their first appearances in the tournament. The defending champions, West Germany were eliminated in the second round finishing third in their group. This was also the last World Cup tournament to use the original inclusion of 16 teams. Since the first World Cup in , only 15 teams plus the host, who automatically qualified had been allowed to qualify the reigning title holders also received automatic qualification from through ; but for the next World Cup, in Spain , FIFA expanded that tournament to 24 teams. This tournament was marred by flagrant controversy, domestic politics, and alleged interference and match-fixing by the Argentine authoritarian military junta government, who were using this tournament as an opportunity for nationalistic propaganda, and for the relatively new military junta to seek legitimacy on the world stage. The official match ball was the Adidas Tango. Argentina was chosen as the host nation by FIFA on 6 July in London, England when the host for the , and were chosen. Mexico withdrew from the bidding process after having been awarded the event two years earlier. The design was created in , two years prior to the military coup in

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And contrary to what happened in Brazil and Chile, their story had happy endings. Mario Kempes finished the World Cup tournament as top scorer, and the celebration took over the streets of Buenos Aires, with blue and white slips of paper thrown from buildings after the South Americans had beaten the Dutch in the final. However, even though the fans were a show apart, there has never been a more controversial World Cup than the one hosted by Argentina in It was time again for the 11th edition for a South American country to be the host country. Two countries were interested in the World Cup: Argentina and Mexico. On July 6, , in London, the host country was announced together with the host country for the and World Cup. Since Mexico was awarded the edition two years earlier, in , they withdrew to give Argentina the hosting opportunity.

Fifa 1978

The match was contested by hosts Argentina and the Netherlands , in the biggest stadium used in the tournament and in Argentina, the Estadio Monumental in the Argentine capital city of Buenos Aires. The match was won by the Argentine squad in extra time by a score of 3—1. Mario Kempes , who finished as the tournament's top scorer, was named the man of the match. The Netherlands lost their second World Cup final in a row, both times to the host nation, after losing to West Germany in This was also the second World Cup tournament in a row won by the host nation. It was the only World Cup final between and that did not feature Germany or Brazil. The start of the final was mired in controversy, as the Dutch accused the Argentines of using stalling tactics to delay the match, causing tension to build in front of a hostile Buenos Aires crowd.

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Category Commons. In the first round of group games, Brazil beat Peru 3—0 while Argentina saw Poland off by a score of 2—0. This was also the last World Cup tournament to use the original inclusion of 16 teams. Mario Kempes. Some items may be shipped directly by Julien's Auctions, or we or you upon notice to us may contract with an outside shipping company, such as Federal Express FedEx , United Parcel Service UPS or another chosen delivery service " Shippers " , to ship your Lot to you. It was Kempes who finally broke the deadlock seven minutes before half-time from a now trademark ghosting run into the box. This was also the last World Cup tournament to use the original inclusion of 16 teams. Wikiquote 1 entry. In the game known as the miracle of Cordoba , West Germany were surprisingly beaten by Austria 2—3 which marked their end as World Champions. In the event you are the Winning Bidder on a Lot and prior to an Auction you provided us with a deposit for your Bid which exceeds the Total Purchase Price, we will return any such excess within thirty 30 business days of the conclusion of the Auction, unless delay is compelled by A legal proceedings, or B our inability, through no fault of our own, to transfer title to the Lot or comply with any provision of California Civil Code Section Peru started strongly enough, even hitting the post, but a rapid and, to many observers, abject capitulation followed. If it is determined to our satisfaction that the Attribution is incorrect, the sale will be rescinded if the Lot is returned to the Julien's Auctions warehouse facility in the same condition in which it was at the time of sale. If you breach any obligations in this Section, Julien's Auctions shall be entitled to seek equitable relief to protect its interest therein, including but not limited to injunctive relief as well as money damages. Such notice will be deemed to have been given as of the date it is delivered, if by personal delivery or email; the next business day, if deposited with an overnight courier; and five days after being so mailed.

Netherland's goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed, right, fails to stop Argentina's Mario Kempes, left on ground, from scoring in the World Cup final.

The biggest surprise of all came in Group 3, where Austria finished ahead of Brazil. Referee: Sergio Gonella Italy. The rakish, chain-smoking year-old was the embodiment of everything the junta opposed. We will have no liability for any of the foregoing. Less than a year before the World Cup, in September , Interior Minister General Albano Harguindeguy , stated that 5, people had recently disappeared. Iran and Tunisia made their first appearances in the tournament. Only three players from the original squad showed up. Referee: Jafar Namdar Iran. Except in there was no such phase. Your purchase of a Lot or Lots will not cause Julien's Auctions, the Consignors of the Lot s , or anyone else to violate any anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, or anti-terrorism laws, or any other laws, rules, regulations or ordinances, or result in the violation of the same. Glasgow Herald. The junta stayed in power for five more years. Hidden categories: Webarchive template wayback links Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata Use dmy dates from June All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from July Commons category link is on Wikidata. The official match ball was the Adidas Tango.