Italy at the FIFA World Cup Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is one of only three players who have been part of five FIFA World Cup squads. Two Italians were awarded the Golden Boot for best goalscorer at a FIFA World Cup: Paolo Rossi in 1982 and Salvatore Schillaci in 1990 with 6 goals each. Golden Ball award Golden Boot award Other individual awards Three World Cup finals have been officiated by representatives of the Italian football federation, only English referees have had the honour more often (four times). The 1978 final between Argentina and the Netherlands has been led by Sergio Gonella, who had already officiated the
1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) to the Third Round. Egypt won 1–0 on agg. and advanced to the Third Round. Zambia won 4–3 on agg. and advanced to the Third Round. Zaire withdrew, so Nigeria advanced to the Third Round automatically. Tunisia won 3–2 on agg. and advanced to the Final Round. Nigeria won 6–2 on agg. and advanced to the Final Round. Egypt won 2–0 on agg. and advanced to the Final Round. Tunisia qualified. 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) Listed below are the dates and results for the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the African zone (CAF). For an overview