Despite a threatened boycott by several nations in protest at the Videla military regime, all the qualifiers assembled in Argentina for the 1978 finals. The same format as 1974 was adopted -- two ...

As much at home in a cafe as on the pitch, Cesar Luis Menotti, who has passed away aged 85, was a visionary coach who led Argentina to the 1978 FIFA World Cup title on home soil. There are many ...

Our countdown continues with the tale of how the floodgates opened for Argentina's top-scoring hero in 1978. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is now just 12 days away. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. SOCCER/FOOTBALL LEGEND: Johan Cruyff sat out the 1978 FIFA World Cup as ...

An in-depth documentary looking back on the 1978 World Cup, where hosts Argentina lifted the trophy amid controversy and tickertape. The documentary is part of FIFA’s 14 World Cup films – all of which ...

Stats: A total of 102 goals were scored (2.68 per match); Argentina and Netherlands (15) scored the most Format: Four groups of four in the qualifying stage, with the top two from each group into a ...

Former Netherlands striker Dick Nanninga, who scored for the Oranje in the 1978 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, has passed away at the age of 66. Former Netherlands striker Dick Nanninga – who ...

Former Dutch international Rob Rensenbrink has passed away at the age of 72. Rensenbrink belonged to the golden age of Dutch football, playing in both the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cup finals. With the ...

Luis Galvan, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died on Monday aged 77, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced. He is best remembered for leading ...

Argentina won the finals 3-1 against the Netherlands in extra time. Photo: Getty Images ...