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1978

Argentina
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Argentina · Final: 3-1 (aet)
Top scorer: Mario Kempes (6) · 16 teams
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A blizzard of ticker-tape in Buenos Aires. Mario Kempes was the hero in a final that shook the nation, bringing Argentina their first taste of global glory.

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