1978 Women's Softball World Championship

Host country El Salvador

Teams15

Defending champions United States (1974)

Champions

 United States (2nd title)

1978 Women's Softball World Championship

Tournament details
Host country	El Salvador
Teams	15
Defending champions	United States (1974)
Final positions
Champions	United States (2nd title)
Runner-up	Canada
Third place	New Zealand
Fourth place	Republic of China
← 1974 1982 →

The 1978 ISF Women's World Championship for softball was held in October 1978 in San Salvador, El Salvador.^[1]

Canada was given the hosting rights for the tournament in 1975. However the Canadian government withdrew financial support upon learning Taiwan (Republic of China) will be joining.^[2] The tournament was later considered to be held in Nagoya, Japan. However Japan also withdrew following pressure by China, which objects to the participation of Taiwan.^[2][3]

South Africa and Rhodesia were dissuaded by the International Softball Federation from accepting their invitations.^[4]

United States are the champions.^[5]