1978 Women's Hockey World Cup
| 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.
The Netherlands won the title for the second time, defeating West Germany 1–0 in the final.