1982 FIFA World Cup

Also known as 1982 World Cup, Spain 1982, Spain 82, FIFA World Cup 1982

12th FIFA World Cup, held in Spain

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The 1982 FIFA World Cup was the 12th edition of the world's premier international soccer tournament, held in Spain. It represents a significant moment in the history of global football competition.

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The 1982 FIFA World Cup was the 12th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football tournament for men's senior national teams, and was played in Spain from 13 June to 11 July 1982. The tournament was won by Italy, who defeated West Germany 3–1 in the final held in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. It was Italy's third World Cup title, but their first since 1938. The defending champions, Argentina, were eliminated in the second round (finishing third and last in their group). Algeria, Cameroon, Honduras, Kuwait and New Zealand made their first appearances in the finals.

The tournament featured the first penalty shootout in World Cup competition. This was the third and last World Cup to feature two rounds of group stages. It was also the third time (after 1934 and 1966) that all four semi-finalists were European.