Argentina’s 1978 World Cup triumph: Mario Kempes, the Videla regime and football’s darkest celebration

By the time the 1978 FIFA World Cup even began, thousands of Argentine citizens accused of opposing the military dictatorship had disappeared.

Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success

Reigning World Cup champion Argentina arrived in Kansas City on Sunday to begin p reparing for its title defense, which starts with a match against Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium,

Before Messi… There Was Mario Kempes No. 31 in Best FIFA World Cup™ Moments

Before Lionel Messi, Argentina’s World Cup dreams were carried by Mario Kempes. In 1978, Kempes led La Albiceleste to their first-ever World Cup title, scoring twice in the final on home soil.

Who has won men's World Cup? All-time winners list and stats

Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup tournament in 1930. Find out more stats and the full list of winners now.
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Eskandarian on Iran's first World Cup and playing at Cosmos

Former New York Cosmos star Andranik Eskandarian speaks to FIFA about Argentina 1978 and shutting down George Best in the NASL.

Back-to-back world champions: How many countries have won consecutive World Cups?

From Brazil to Argentina, several soccer giants have chased immortality on the FIFA World Cup stage. But repeating as champions is one of the sport’s toughest challenges—few nations have come close to achieving it.