Two World Cup Goals Against Poland
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Poland 2-0 in the second group stage.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Mario Kempes Biography and Timeline
Follow Mario Kempes through 6 dated historical records for Argentina.
Mario Kempes, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1978–1978Years on this page
1978
Two World Cup Goals Against Peru
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Peru 6-0 and qualify for the World Cup final.
1978 World Cup Golden Boot
Finishes the World Cup as leading scorer with six goals after Argentina secure the championship.
Two Goals in World Cup Final
Scores twice as Argentina defeat the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time.
World Cup Winner
Mario Kempes scores Argentina's opening goal and strikes again in extra time against the Netherlands, ending the tournament as leading scorer.
International Caps
Scores twice against the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final, helping Argentina win its first world championship.
Records, sources and methodology
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