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Part 1 · Jul 12, 1978
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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.

Part 2 · Dec 1, 1982
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The 1982 World Cup was played in Spain. Brazil charmed the world with their entertaining and spectacular football, with players like Zico, Eder and Falcao. But it was Italy who ultimately emerged as world champions, and Italian Paolo Rossi won the top scorer award.

Part 3 · Dec 1, 1986
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The 1986 World Cup was played in Mexico. It was the tournament when Denmark made their World Cup debut and charmed the world, England's Gary Lineker won the top scorer's award and above all - it was when Argentina's Diego Maradona seriously presented himself as the world's best footballer.