Series synopsis
Argentina '78 is a documentary television series that premiered on Disney+ on November 27, 2024. It ended on November 27, 2024. It stars Mario Firmenich, Matías Bauso, César Luis Menotti and Mario Kempes.
In the midst of Argentina's bloodiest era, the country took center stage as the host of the World Cup. The military government, the national team, and even the resistance risked everything for this monumental event.
Premise
In the midst of Argentina's bloodiest era, the country took center stage as the host of the World Cup. The military government, the national team, and even the resistance risked everything for this monumental event.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mario Firmenich as Self
- Matías Bauso as Self
- César Luis Menotti as Self
- Mario Kempes as Self
- Daniel Passarella as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 27, 2024 | November 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Beginning of All Beginnings With just two years left before the 1978 World Cup, Argentina does not meet the basic requirements for such a massive event. The military dictatorship decides to use it as a tool for legitimation and spends millions to make the country a proper host. Meanwhile, a young coach with leftist ideas aims to turn the national team into an unbeatable contender. |
November 27, 2024 |
| 2 |
Game on The national team prepares to face the "Group of Death": Hungary, France, and Italy. Mothers of the disappeared seize the arrival of journalists to try to inform the world of their situation. The military realizes that merely organizing the World Cup is not enough; they must now win it. |
November 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
All In The team needs to beat Peru by more than four goals to avoid elimination from the tournament. The pressure from the military, the fans, and the world weighs heavily on the team. The match reveals a surprising outcome, sparking conspiracy theories. Decades later, the key players provide their testimonies to reveal the truth behind the most controversial match in World Cup history. |
November 27, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 27, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 27, 2024 |
| Status | ended |