| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Host country | Spain | ||
| City | Madrid | ||
| Dates | 17–24 September | ||
| Teams | 10 (from 3 confederations) | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 30 | ||
| Goals scored | 98 (3.27 per match) | ||
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The 1978 Women's Hockey World Cup was the third edition of the Women's Hockey World Cup. It took place from 17 to 24 September in Madrid, Spain.[1]
The Netherlands won the title for the second time, defeating West Germany 1–0 in the final.[2]