1982 FIFA World Cup — Spain.
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The 1982 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Spain (13 June – 11 July 1982) with 24 teams. Champion: Italy. The final was Italy 3–1 West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. Top scorer: Paolo Rossi (6).
The story of 1982
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.
Edition facts
| Host | Spain |
| Dates | 13 June – 11 July 1982 |
| Teams | 24 |
| Format | Expanded to 24 teams |
| Champion | Italy |
| Runner-up | West Germany |
| Final | Italy 3–1 West Germany |
| Final venue | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid |
| Third place | Poland |
| Top scorer | Paolo Rossi (6) |
| Best player (Golden Ball) | Paolo Rossi |
| Official mascot | Naranjito |
| Official ball | Tango España |
| Total attendance | 2,109,723 |
| Total goals | 146 |
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