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May 6, 2024 · Here is their captivating story in stats. 48. Argentina had gone 48 years without being on the World Cup podium until 1978 – the longest span between a country finishing in its top three. The ...
May 6, 2024 · Argentina put six goals past Peru without reply to snatch a place in the final on goal difference, and record their heaviest victory in the fixture and the World Cup. La Albiceleste scored more...
Controversy and wonder goals highlighted the 1978 FIFA World Cup. 'Campeones' relives it all and documents Mario Kempes inspiring Argentina’s maiden World Cup conquest.
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.
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West Germany was the reigning world championship, but this time without both Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller. The runners-up from 1974, Netherlands, would also be without their biggest star, Johan Cruyff. The biggest expectations before the tournament were instead on players like Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (West Germany), Roberto Bettega (Italy), Rive...
The set-up that had been taken into practice 1974 with two group phases was copied. The best two teams from four groups would be gathered in another two four-team groups. From each of these groups would the winners meet in a final and the follow-ups would meet in the match for third price.
The 1978 World Cup was played at six stadiums, in five cities. Estadio Monumental was the largest and would serve as the venues for the final and eight other games (including the majority of Argentina’s matches).
Tunisia’s victory over Mexico would mark the first time an African team won a match in a FIFA World Cup final. Argentinawas because of the home advantage one of the favorites, but on the other hand, Argentina had much to prove since they lacked a big trophy in a global tournament. The belief in an offensive football by the charismatic coach Cesar L...
Jan 1, 1991 · General information for Argentina Campeones: 1978 FIFA World Cup Official Film (1991). Synopsis: Argentina, as hosts in 1978, were under great pressure to succeed. Amidst passionate supporters, they progressed to the finals with a wonderful blend of attacking football and tough defending.
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Argentina Campeones: 1978 FIFA World Cup Official Film: Directed by Howard Lanning. With Steve Hudson, Argentina National Football Team. The FIFA official film of the 1978 World Cup, held in Argentina and won by the host nation.
