FIFA WORLD CUP
1990
Italy
24 Teams52 Matches115 Goals
WORLD CHAMPIONS
West Germany
1–0 vs Argentina
RUNNER-UP
Argentina
3rd: Italy
TOP SCORER
Salvatore Schillaci
6 goals
ATTENDANCE
2,516,215
total
GOALS
115
2.21 per match
GOLDEN BALL
Salvatore Schillaci
best player
ABOUT THIS EDITION
The most defensive tournament in history — 2.21 goals/match. Penalties introduced for knockouts. Schillaci's surprise Golden Boot & Ball.