1978
International Caps
Scores twice against the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final, helping Argentina win its first world championship.
Football player and manager history
Mario Kempes
Explore 6 football history records associated with Mario Kempes, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1978 June 14th
Two World Cup Goals Against Poland
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Poland 2-0 in the second group stage.
1978 June 21st
Two World Cup Goals Against Peru
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Peru 6-0 and qualify for the World Cup final.
1978 June 25th
1978 World Cup Golden Boot
Finishes the World Cup as leading scorer with six goals after Argentina secure the championship.
1978 June 25th
Two Goals in World Cup Final
Scores twice as Argentina defeat the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time.
1978 June 25th
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.