The 1978 World Cup was played in Argentina, and ended with the home nation winning its first World Cup gold in history. Holland's golden generation lost their second World Cup final in a row. Sweden drew with Brazil but still finished last in their group. Argentina's Mario Kempes won the top scorer's award, while other stars in the tournament included Cubillas from Peru and Boniek from Poland.
Georg "Åby" Ericson
Tord Grip
Ronnie Hellström
Ralf Edström
Olle Nordin
Roland Andersson
Thomas Sjöberg
Roy Andersson
Björn Nordqvist
Hasse Borg
Ingemar Erlandsson
Bo Larsson
Torbjörn Nilsson
Kent Karlsson
Göran Hagberg
Jan Möller
Staffan Tapper
Anders Linderoth
Lennart Larsson
Benny Wendt
Magnus Andersson
Ronald Åman
Conny Torstensson
Sanny Åslund