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1978 World Cup
Argentina — champions · beat Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final
16 nations, 38 matches, 102 goals.
16
Nations
38
Matches
102
Goals
Champions: ArgentinaRunners-up: NetherlandsThird: Brazil
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The final — Argentina beat Netherlands 3–1 after extra time.
Argentina won the 1978 World Cup, beating Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final.
The final
Netherlands v Argentina at Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires on 1978-06-25 — Argentina won 3–1 after extra time.
Brazil took third place.
Source: 1978 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
By the numbers
| Teams | Matches | Total goals |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 38 | 102 |
Source: 1978 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.