1978 FIFA World Cup Qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone (UEFA). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification.
A total of 32 UEFA teams entered the competition. The European zone was allocated 9.5 places (out of 16) in the final tournament. West Germany, the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 8.5 spots open for competition between 31 teams.
The 31 teams were divided into 9 groups of 3 or 4 teams each (five groups with 3 teams and four groups with 4 teams). The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify, except the winner of Group 9, who would advance to the UEFA / CONMEBOL Intercontinental Play-off.
Read more about 1978 FIFA World Cup Qualification (UEFA): Summary, Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Group 5, Group 6, Group 7, Group 8, Group 9
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