S01E01 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...
Argentina '78
S01E03: 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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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...
S01E03 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...
S01E04 Glory
Argentina reaches the final against the world's most formidable team: Holland. The stadium is overflowing with fans as the country seeks the coveted title. Players, coaches, and victims of the dictatorship relive the intense pressure...
Cast
Mario Firmenich
Self
Matías Bauso
Self
César Luis Menotti
Self
Mario Kempes
Self
Daniel Passarella
Self
