1982 World Cup Group Stage vs Italy
Italy's 3–1 victory over West Germany in the 1982 final marked their third World Cup title.
The 1982 FIFA World Cup final was played at the Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain, on 11 July 1982, and was contested by Italy and West Germany. Italy won 3–1, securing their third World Cup title.
Quick Facts
- Tournament phase
- Second Group Stage (Group C)
- Final score
- Italy 3 - 2 Brazil
- Brazilian goal scorers
- Sócrates, Falcão
- Italian goal scorer
- Paolo Rossi (Hat-trick)
- Venue
- Estadio de Sarriá, Barcelona
Lore & Background
Italy finished second in Group 1, which included Poland, Peru, and Cameroon, before defeating Argentina and Brazil in Group C and Poland in the semi-final. Brazil were eliminated in the second group stage after losing 3–2 to Italy.
Did You Know?
- Italy's Paolo Rossi scored a hat-trick against Brazil in the second group stage.
- The final was refereed by Arnaldo Cézar Coelho from Brazil.
- Italy's win was their third World Cup title, following victories in 1934 and 1938.
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