The official ball of the 1978 World Cup was named after the traditional Argentine dance — Tango Durlast. The creators of the ball drew inspiration from the deep passion, emotions and elegance of Argentina.
This ball has become a "football design classic". The "triads" drawn on hexagonal panels create 12 circles encircling the ball. The ball consists of 32 stitched fragments made of genuine leather and covered with a shiny waterproof coating "Durlast".
Adidas also released several special versions of Tango for the 1978 World Cup. One of them was "Tango River Plate". The name of the La Plata River is associated with ball lines encircling the ball.
FACTS ABOUT THIS BALL
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In 1978, the FIFA World Cup was held in 5 Argentine cities. The national teams of Argentina and the Netherlands played in the final match in the capital of Buenos Aires. 90 minutes of the match ended in a draw, but in extra time the hosts scored two goals and won.
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