| Tournament: | 1978 Women's FIH Hockey World Cup |
| Country: | Spain |
| City: | Madrid |
| Dates: | 17–24 September |
| Teams: | 10 |
| Confederations: | 3 |
| Winners Fhw: | NED |
| Winners-Flagvar: | 1978 |
| Second Fhw: | FRG |
| Second-Flagvar: | 1978 |
| Third Other: | |
| Count: | 2 |
| Matches: | 30 |
| Goals: | 98 |
| Previous Year: | 1976 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1976 Women's Hockey World Cup |
| Next Year: | 1981 |
| Next Tournament: | 1981 Women's Hockey World Cup |
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]
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