Argentina would win their second World Cup in the 1986 edition .
In 1978 , Argentina hosted the World Cup , where the team defeated the Netherlands 3 -- 1 after extra time in the final to win their first World Cup .
Argentina would win team 's second World Cup in the 1986 edition .
In 1978 , Argentina hosted the World Cup , where the team defeated the Netherlands 3 -- 1 after extra time in the final to win their first World Cup .