W. C. Football 1990

The 1990 FIFA World Cup, the 14th staging of the World Cup, was held in Italy from 8 June to 8 July. Italy was chosen as the hosts by FIFA on 19 May 1984, making it the second country to host the event twice. The Soviet Union was the rival of Italy's candidacy to host the event. It was won by West Germany, who beat Argentina 1–0 in the final to win the World Cup for the third time.

Host country: Italy

Dates: 8 June – 8 July

Teams: 24

Champions: West Germany

Runner-up: Argentina

Third place: Italy

Top scorer(s): Salvatore Schillaci (Italy)(6 goals)

Best player: Salvatore Schillaci (Italy)

(Frank Rijkaard (left) a second before spitting at Rudi Völler. The two had been arguing throughout the game and things got out of control when Völler went in on Dutch keeper van Breukelen with his studs raised. Rijkaard received marching orders for brawling and Völler received his second yellow card and was sent off as well)

(The German team before their third World Cup victory on 8 July 1990)