1978 world cup

 This tournament was held in and won by Argentina from June 1-25. Argentina is 5th host to win and 6th overall. Last tournament to have 16 teams. It expands to 24 for 1982.  Match ball was Adidas Tango. This tournament was same as 1974.  Rob Resenbrink scored 1000th world cup goal vs Scotland. Willie Johnston of Scotland was expelled from world cup when he was found to have a banned stimulant vs Peru. Austria surprised Brazil 1-0 and finished zhead due to more goals scored (points and goal differential was same). Group 1 had Italy, Argentina, France and Hungary.  Group 2 had Poland, West Germany, Tunisia and Mexico. Group 3 had Austria, Brazil, Spain and Sweden.  Group 4 had Peru, Netherlands, Scotland and Iran. Second round. Group A had Netherlands, Italy, West Germany and Austria. Group B had Argentina, Brazil,  Poland and Peru. 3rd place had Brazil 2 Italy 1. Championship game had Argentina 3 Netherlands 1 (et). Final was at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Tomorrow is 1982. Here is the poster for this tournament.