Liedjes Voetbal Steekspel 1978

This was the eighth Liedjes Voetbal Steekspel to be held. It took place exactly four years after the previous World Cup in 1974. European Qualifiers would take place in 1976 in which 18 spots would be filled. This is two less than the previous World Cup but this change was supposed to implemented in 1974. Notable changes in these events would be the massive reform of the French national team which had lost to both Hungary and Yugoslavia in the previous World Cup and hadn't managed to get far. The new manager, a previous French player who was in the team between 1956 and 1962, promised to get the team another French victory at the World Cup following disappointments in previous years.

Asian and African Qualifiers would take place in early to mid 1977 in which 3 spots would be filled each. North America Qualifiers would take place in late 1973 in which a further 2 spots would be filled each. South American Qualifiers would take place in late 1973 to early 1974 in which 5 spots would be filled each. The remaining spot would be taken by the host country:

won the hosting rights to the 1978 contest in the 1971 vote. The organising body finally agreed to host another World Cup in South America, following their great success. Brazil was eliminated for previous hosting a South American vote. No European nations attempted to get the host, but other continents did. Other bids included:


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