Argentina '78 — Season 1, Episode 1: The Beginning of All Beginnings
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 4 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
With just two years left before the 1978 World Cup, Argentina does not meet the basic requirements for such a massive event. The military dictatorship decides to use it as a tool for legitimation and spends millions to make the country a proper host. Meanwhile, a young coach with leftist ideas aims to turn the national team into an unbeatable contender.
About Argentina '78
In the midst of Argentina's bloodiest era, the country took center stage as the host of the World Cup. The military government, the national team, and even the resistance risked everything for this monumental event.