Who won the 1982 FIFA World Cup?
Italy won the 1982 FIFA World Cup, defeating West Germany 3-1 in the final held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on the 11th of July 1982. It was Italy's third World Cup title and their first since 1938.
Questions about 1982 FIFA World Cup
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Who was the top scorer at the 1982 FIFA World Cup?
Paolo Rossi of Italy won the Golden Boot at the 1982 FIFA World Cup with six goals. He scored a hat-trick against Brazil in the second group stage and added two more in the semi-final against Poland before scoring in the final.
What was the Disgrace of Gijón at the 1982 World Cup?
The Disgrace of Gijón was a first-round Group 2 match in which West Germany and Austria played out a deliberate result. After West Germany scored through Horst Hrubesch in the 10th minute, both teams passed the ball aimlessly for the rest of the game, knowing the 1-0 scoreline would send both through at Algeria's expense. FIFA subsequently required the final two group games in each round to be played simultaneously.
What happened when Harald Schumacher fouled Patrick Battiston at the 1982 World Cup?
In the semi-final between France and West Germany in Seville, German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher crashed into French defender Patrick Battiston after Battiston had flicked the ball past him, leaving Battiston unconscious on the pitch with a broken jaw and two teeth knocked out. Dutch referee Charles Corver did not penalise Schumacher, awarding a goal kick instead. The incident is described as one of the most shocking fouls in football history.
When was the first penalty shootout in World Cup history?
The first penalty shootout in World Cup history took place in the 1982 semi-final between France and West Germany in Seville. West Germany won 5-4 on penalties after the match finished 3-3 in extra time, with goalkeeper Harald Schumacher saving kicks from Didier Six and Maxime Bossis.
Who was Norman Whiteside and what record did he set at the 1982 World Cup?
Norman Whiteside was a forward for Northern Ireland who, at 17 years and 41 days old, became the youngest player to appear in a World Cup match when he played at the 1982 tournament in Spain.