1982 FIFA world cup

Copa del Mundo de Fútbol – España 82

1982 FIFA World Cup official logo Tournament details Host country	 Spain Dates	13 June – 11 July (29 days) Teams	24 (from 6 confederations) Venue(s)	17 (in 14 host cities) Final positions Champions	 Italy (3rd title) Runners-up	 West Germany Third place	 Poland Fourth place	 France Tournament statistics Matches played	52 Goals scored	146 (2.81 per match) Attendance	2,109,723 (40,572 per match) Top scorer(s)	 Paolo Rossi (6 goals) Best player	 Paolo Rossi ← 1978 1986 → The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final. It was Italy's third World Cup win and first since 1938. The holders Argentina were eliminated in the second group round. The tournament's top scorer was Paolo Rossi of Italy with six goals, including a hat-trick in a second group game against Brazil and one in the final.