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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 19 MIN

File 11: Argentina, 1978

from The World Cup Files · host Aileen Summers

In our eleventh file, we travel to Argentina, 1978 — where the World Cup brought celebration, controversy, and one unforgettable home victory.Across Argentina, stadiums roared, streets filled with ticker tape, and fans dreamed of seeing their team become world champions for the first time. On the pitch, Mario Kempes led the way with power, skill, and goals when Argentina needed them most. But this tournament also took place during a frightening time in the country’s history, making it one of the most complicated and controversial World Cups ever played.In Episode 11: Argentina 1978, we uncover how Argentina chased glory on home soil, why the tournament is still debated today, and how one team, one crowd, and one golden-haired striker created a World Cup story no one could forget.Strap in. History never played it safe.

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In our eleventh file, we travel to Argentina, 1978 — where the World Cup brought celebration, controversy, and one unforgettable home victory.Across Argentina, stadiums roared, streets filled with ticker tape, and fans dreamed of seeing their team become world champions for the first time. On the pitch, Mario Kempes led the way with power, skill, and goals when Argentina needed them most. But this tournament also took place during a frightening time in the country’s history, making it one of the most complicated and controversial World Cups ever played.In Episode 11: Argentina 1978, we uncover how Argentina chased glory on home soil, why the tournament is still debated today, and how one team, one crowd, and one golden-haired striker created a World Cup story no one could forget.Strap in. History never played it safe.

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