1982 World Cup Story of Italy | All Matches | Highlights & Best Moments
00:00 - Italy vs Poland - Group 1 Matchday 1
02:41 - Italy vs Peru - Group 1 Matchday 2
06:38 - Italy vs Cameroon - Group 1 Matchday 3
10:34 - Group 1 Standings
10:47 - Italy vs Argentina - Group C (Second Group Stage)
14:20 - Italy vs Brazil - Group C (Second Group Stage)
18:46 - Group C (Second Group Stage) Standings
18:57 - Italy vs Poland (Semi-Final)
22:39 - Knockout Stage Standings
23:08 - Italy vs West Germany (Final)
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In Group 1, newcomers Cameroon held both Poland and Italy to draws, and were denied a place in the next round on the basis of having scored fewer goals than Italy (the sides had an equal goal difference). Poland and Italy qualified over Cameroon and Peru. Italian journalists and tifosi criticised their team for their uninspired performances that managed three draws; the squad was reeling from the recent Serie A scandal, where national players were suspended for match fixing and illegal betting.
In Group C,