1982
🇮🇹 Italy3–1🇩🇪 West Germany

🇪🇸 Host: Spain

The Story

After a slow start, Paolo Rossi exploded to life with a hat-trick against Brazil and goals in both the semi-final and final. Tardelli's celebration is iconic.

Formation
3-5-2 (Zona Mista)
Coach
Enzo Bearzot
Golden Ball
Paolo Rossi
Golden Boot
Paolo Rossi (6 goals)

Key Players

Paolo RossiDino ZoffMarco TardelliGaetano Scirea

Classic Matches

Second Round: Italy 3–2 Brazil

Paolo Rossi's hat-trick eliminated the greatest team to never win a World Cup.