Argentina ‘78: The Deadliest World Cup

Just two years before the 1978 World Cup, Argentina does not meet the minimum requirements to host an event of such magnitude. Nevertheless, the violent dictatorship ruling the country decides to turn the sport tournament into a national crusade. Aiming to legitimize their power, crush armed resistance, and silence international accusations against them, the military funnels an unprecedented number of resources to prepare the country for the event. Meanwhile, a young coach with leftist ideas accepts the challenge of transforming the national team into a true contender for the world championship.

After months of preparation, the national team faces a true "Group of Death" against Hungary, France, and Italy. Meanwhile, a group of women whose children were abducted decide to use the arrival of international journalists to expose the situation to the world. The military sets up a clandestine newsroom in a concentration camp using the prisoners. One of them is sent as an undercover journalist to interview the head coach of the Argentine team, in an effort to cleanse the government's name. Furthermore, the military leaders realize that organizing the World Cup is no longer enough; if they want to achieve their political goals, the team must win the tournament.

The Argentine team is on the brink of elimination from the World Cup. To reach the final, they must defeat the Peruvian team by more than four goals. Tension peaks as the coach and players feel the pressure from the military, the fans, and the world. The match ends with a surprising result that explodes in a series of conspiracy theories around it. More than forty years later, the key players from the Peruvian and Argentinian teams give their first-hand testimonies to unveil what really happened behind the scenes of the most controversial match in World Cup history.

Argentina reaches the final and must play against the world's top team: Holland. The stadium bursts with supporters cheering for a team with a clear sporting disadvantage. One of the world’s most soccer-passionate countries faces an unprecedented situation: it’s on the verge of claiming the most coveted title during the darkest period of its history. Players, coaches, and victims of State terrorism reconstruct a day filled with tension in its most fascinating and profound aspects. The outcome of the 1978 World Cup final alters the country's course and is imprinted in people's memories as one of the most significant events in their history.