Qualified Teams
The following 16 teams qualified for the 1978 FIFA World Cup:
| Team | Finals Appearance | Streak | Last Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina (h) | 7th | 2 | 1974 |
| Austria | 4th | 1 | 1958 |
| Brazil | 11th | 11 | 1974 |
| France | 7th | 1 | 1966 |
| Hungary | 7th | 1 | 1966 |
| Iran | 1st | 1 | – |
| Italy | 9th | 5 | 1974 |
| Mexico | 8th | 1 | 1970 |
| Netherlands | 4th | 2 | 1974 |
| Peru | 3rd | 1 | 1970 |
| Poland | 3rd | 2 | 1974 |
| Scotland | 4th | 2 | 1974 |
| Spain | 5th | 1 | 1966 |
| Sweden | 7th | 3 | 1974 |
| Tunisia | 1st | 1 | – |
| West Germany (c) | 9th | 7 | 1974 |
(h) - qualified automatically as hosts
(c) - qualified automatically as defending champions
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