1982 World Cup — Match schedule.
Updated June 20, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-21T02:18:50Z
Direct answer
The 1982 FIFA World Cup ran 13 June – 11 July 1982 with 52 matches at 17 venues. The opening match was Argentina 0-1 Belgium, and the final was Italy 3-1 West Germany.
1982 match schedule — summary
| Dates | 13 June – 11 July 1982 |
| Total matches | 52 |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venues | 17 |
| Opening match | Argentina 0-1 Belgium |
| Final | Italy 3-1 West Germany |
| Format | Expanded to 24 teams |
The story
The first 24-team World Cup. Paolo Rossi, just back from a betting-scandal ban, won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball as Italy took a third title. Featured the brutal France–West Germany semifinal (Schumacher's foul on Battiston) and Brazil's beautiful but doomed 1982 side.
Related
See the full 1982 edition profile, the 1982 final classification, and our finals history.
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