Italy beats Germany 3-1 to win 1982 World Cup

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FIFA World Cup 1982 : Italy Germany
World Cup 1982 : Italy 3-1 Germany 11/07/1982

MADRID, Jul. 11, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : Italy claimed a third FIFA World Cup crown with a 3-1 win against Germany (halftime: 0-0) in the final on Sunday night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.

Germany made the Italians doubt themselves for forty-five minutes. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with goals by Rossi ('57), Tardelli ('69) and Altobelli ('81).

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Italy at the World Cup

  • 2 titles (1934, 1938)
  • 10 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938) Runners-up (1970) Fourth Place (1978)

Germany at the World Cup

  • 2 titles (1954, 1974)
  • 10 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974) Runners-up (1966) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
1982 World Cup Poster
Italy
3:1
Germany
3:1 (0:0)
  • 11 July 1982
  • 20:00
  • Madrid

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