1978 FIFA World Cup
Brazil beats Italy 2-1 to claim World Cup third place
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 24, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Brazil secured the consolation of third place at the 1978 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win against Italy (halftime: 0-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
World Cup 1978 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 1 June 1978 – 25 June 1978
- 11st edition
- Teams: 16
- Matches played: 38
- Goals scored: 102
- Most goals scored in a match: 6
Argentina beats Netherlands 3-1 in extra time to win 1978 World Cup
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 25, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Argentina claimed the FIFA World Cup crown courtesy of a 3-1 extra time victory over the Netherlands (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) in the final on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Final positions
Argentina
Netherlands
Brazil
Italy
World Cup Facts
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1978 World Cup Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Final Round - Group A, Final Round - Group B, Final Round
The 16 teams qualified for the 1978 FIFA World Cup:
1978 World Cup Qualification
- Asia: Group 1 - Group 1 - Playoff - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - AFC / OFC - 2nd RoundMain article: 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (Asian zone)
- Africa: Pre-preliminary Round - 1st Round - 1st Round - Play-off - 2nd Round - 3rd Round - 4th RoundMain article: 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (African zone)
- America: Extra preliminaries - Central Zone - Northern Zone - Northern Zone Play-off - Caribbean Zone - 1st Round - Caribbean Zone - 1st Round Play-off - Caribbean Zone - 2nd Round - Caribbean Zone - 2nd Round Play-off - Final TournamentMain article: 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (American zone)
- South America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group WinnersMain article: 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (South American zone)
- Europe: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - Group 5 - Group 6 - Group 7 - Group 8 - Group 9Main article: 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (European zone)
- Oceania: Qualification TournamentMain article: 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (Oceania zone)
- World: Play-off South America / Europe
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