What is barcelona 82?

Barcelona 82 refers to the year 1982 when Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia, Spain hosted the 15th edition of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. The tournament was held from June 13 to July 11, 1982, and involved 24 teams from across the world. The games were played in eight stadiums in the cities of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Bilbao, Seville, Oviedo, Zaragoza, and Vigo.

The World Cup in Barcelona 82 was won by Italy, who beat West Germany 3-1 in the final match, held at Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid. This was the third time Italy had won the World Cup, and their first since 1938.

The Barcelona 82 World Cup had some memorable moments, including the opening match between the defending champions Argentina, and Belgium, which ended in a surprise 1-0 victory for Belgium. Another memorable moment was when Paolo Rossi, Italy's star forward scored three goals in the final, earning him the Golden Boot award for the tournament's top scorer.

Additionally, the tournament was noteworthy for the impressive performances of the Brazilian team, which included the legendary footballer Zico. However, they were knocked out by Italy in the second round of the tournament.

Overall, the Barcelona 82 World Cup was a major sporting event that attracted global attention and left a lasting impression on the city of Barcelona and the world of football.