World Cup · Argentina
1978 — Argentina win the World Cup
Argentina won their first title in extra time, with Mario Kempes scoring twice in the final. The tournament was played under a military government and remains contested in memory.
Final
ArgentinaWinner
3–1 (aet)
NetherlandsRunner-up
Monumental, Buenos Aires
16teams
Mario Kempestop scorer · 6
Tournament note
The ticker-tape final is one of the most visually famous in the tournament’s history.
The final score above includes extra time and penalties where relevant. The top scorer figure is FIFA’s official record for that tournament.