1982 World Cup
Spain hosted. Italy beat West Germany in the deciding match.
Champion
Italy
Runner-up
West Germany
Final score
3-1
Host
Spain
Final
Italy defeated West Germany
3-1
The field expanded to 24 teams and Italy won its third title.
Awards
Golden Ball
Paolo Rossi · Italy
Golden Shoe
Paolo Rossi · Italy
Top scorer award name used before Golden Boot
Best Young Player
Manuel Amoros · France
Top scorer
Paolo Rossi
Italy
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