1978 FIFA World Cup 1978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, quadrennial international football world championship tournament, was held in Argentina between 1 and 25 June. The Cup was won by the Argentine hosts, who defeated the Netherlands 3–1 in the final, after extra time. The final was held at River Plate's home stadium, Estadio Monumental, in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth team (after Uruguay, Italy, England and West Germany) to be both hosts and world champions. Argentina, the
2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final more one sided and with seven unique scorers yet again, Brazil eased past Portugal, 8-2, to make it to another final. </div> 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final The 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final took place between Switzerland and Brazil on 22 November 2009 at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. Brazil were the winners, winning by ten goals to five. Brazil have beaten fifteen other teams to be crowned "FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 Winners". It was Brazil's fourth title in a row. Switzerland started their campaign in group D, along with winners Brazil, with a close win