The first two teams qualified for the 1979 IAAF World Cup.
[2] First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Italy as the host).
[2] First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Italy as the host).
Semifinal 1 Held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 30 June Semifinal 2 Held in Sittard, Netherlands, on 1 July Semifinal 3 Held in Cwmbran, United Kingdom, on 1 July
Preliminary round was held on 16 and 17 June in Luxembourg City.