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
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