Argentina 2–1 France
World Cup 1978 · Group stage · Group 1 · 6 June 1978
Argentina and France met on 6 June 1978 in the Group stage · Group 1 of the World Cup 1978 at Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, in front of 71,666 spectators. Argentina won against France. Referee: Jean Dubach.
Goals
- 45′ 1–0 Daniel Passarella (pen.) (Argentina)
- 60′ 1–1 Michel Platini (France)
- 73′ 2–1 Leopoldo Luque (Argentina)
The first goal came in minute 45; in total 3 goals were scored, 1 from the penalty spot.
| Competition | World Cup 1978 |
| Round | Group stage · Group 1 |
| Date | 6 June 1978 |
| Venue | Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires |
| Attendance | 71,666 |
| Referee | Jean Dubach |
Other meetings of Argentina and France
- 15 July 1930 · World Cup 1930 — Argentina 1–0 France
- 30 June 2018 · World Cup 2018 — France 4–3 Argentina
- 18 December 2022 · World Cup 2022 — Argentina 3–3 (pens 4–2) France
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