The Italian national team finished the 1978 World Cup first group stage as the leader of Group 1 ahead of Argentina, and in the second group stage, Italy finished Group A in second place behind the Netherlands, losing the chance to play in the World Cup final. Standing: Romeo Benetti, Paolo Rossi, Mauro Bellugi, Roberto Bettega, Dino Zoff, Claudio Gentile. Seated: Franco Causio, Antonio Cabrini, Gaetano Scirea, Renato Zacarelli, Marco Tardelli. Manager: Enzo Bearzot 🇮🇹