Today we discuss the footballers who hit the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1978. The FIFA World Cup 1978 was the 11th edition of the mega tournament hosted by Argentina during June 1- June 25, 1978. Argentina won their 1st title at the tournament. We see here the exceptional performers who got listed among the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1978.
3. Hans Krankl
The FC Barcelona Striker was part of the Austria team in the FIFA World Cup 1978, was playing with the national team since 1973. The former Rapid Wien Footballer, Hans Krankl, would go on to score 4 goals from the 6 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, Kranklgot, who was one of Austria’s greatest players, got himself among the footballers with the third most goals in FIFA World Cup 1978.
His team, riding on his performance and a goal each from Erich Obermayer & Walter Schachner wouldn’t even reach the semifinals as they would lose 2 out of 3 matches in Group A to crash out of the tournament.
3. Leopoldo Luque
The River Plate Striker was a part of the Argentina team in FIFA World Cup 1978. The Santa Fe born Footballer, Luque, who started his seniors career in international matches in 1975, would go on to score 4 goals from the 5 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this Argentine Footballer got himself among the footballers with the third most goals in FIFA World Cup 1978.
His team, powered by his performance and top scorer Mario Kempes would go on to win their first title of the most prestigious Football tournament.
2. Teófilo Cubillas
The Porto Midfielder was part of the Peru team since 1968. Teófilo Cubillas, former Basel & Alianza Lima would hit 5 goals from 6 matches he played during the tournament. With these 5 goals, this Lima born Footballer got himself among the footballers with the second most goals in FIFA World Cup 1978.
His team, Peru, riding on his performance and a goal each from César Cueto & José Velásquez would go as far as Group B matches, losing their last match against the eventual Champions Argentina 0-6 to crash out of the tournament.
2. Rob Rensenbrink
The Anderlecht Forward was part of the Netherlands team since 1968. Rob Rensenbrink would hit 5 goals from 7 matches he played during the tournament. With these 5 goals, this Amsterdam born Footballer got himself among the footballers with the second most goals in FIFA World Cup 1978.
His team, Netherlands, riding on his performance, 3 goals from Johnny Rep, 2 goals each from Ernie Brandts & Arie Haan, and a goal each from Dick Nanninga, René van de Kerkhof & Willy van de Kerkhof went on to win their matches to set a title clash with eventual champions Argentina, finished the tournament as the runners-up.
1. Mario Kempes
The Valencia Footballer won both Golden Boot & Golden Ball of the tournament in 1982. He was a member of the Argentina team since 1973. The former Rosario Central & Instituto striker would go on to score 6 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 6 goals, this, one of the greatest footballers of all time, led the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1978.
His team would make the best use of his goals, 4 goals from Luque, 2 goals from Daniel Bertoni, and a goal each from René Houseman, Daniel Passarella, & Alberto Tarantini to win their first title.
These were the footballers who made the list of top scorers (top 3 on goals scored) in the FIFA World Cup 1978. Hope you liked the content, don’t forget to put in your questions and thoughts below; yes, the comments section awaits your listing always.
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