The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July, 1982. Spain was chosen as hosts by FIFA in July 1966. The tournament was won by Italy, after beating West Germany 3–1 in the final. Italy equalled Brazil's record of winning the World Cup 3 times. The tournament was marked by a series of great matches and is widely regarded by fans and pundits as the best World Cup since the 1970 tournament. And for the first time the World Cup was expanded to feature 24 teams, 8 more than in the previous tournament 1978.
The most surprising absentees from the finals were those of 1974 and 1978 runners-up Netherlands (eliminated by Belgium and France), North America's power Mexico (eliminated by Honduras), and to a lesser extent 1974 and 1978 participant Sweden (eliminated by Scotland and Northern Ireland). England, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, and the Soviet Union were back in the Finals after a 12-year absence. Yugoslavia were also back after missing the 1978 tournament. Algeria, Cameroon, Honduras, Kuwait, and New Zealand all participated in the World Cup for the first time.
Honduras qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in 1982. Despite getting draws against host Spain, 1-1, and Northern Ireland, 1-1, they could not come up with a win against Yugoslavia losing 0-1. Now Honduras has qualified for World cup 2010, you can buy Honduras world cup tickets and World Cup tickets for other teams online from ticket4football.
The most surprising absentees from the finals were those of 1974 and 1978 runners-up Netherlands (eliminated by Belgium and France), North America's power Mexico (eliminated by Honduras), and to a lesser extent 1974 and 1978 participant Sweden (eliminated by Scotland and Northern Ireland). England, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, and the Soviet Union were back in the Finals after a 12-year absence. Yugoslavia were also back after missing the 1978 tournament. Algeria, Cameroon, Honduras, Kuwait, and New Zealand all participated in the World Cup for the first time.
Honduras qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in 1982. Despite getting draws against host Spain, 1-1, and Northern Ireland, 1-1, they could not come up with a win against Yugoslavia losing 0-1. Now Honduras has qualified for World cup 2010, you can buy Honduras world cup tickets and World Cup tickets for other teams online from ticket4football.
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