The official ball of the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain became Tango España. It was already the third version of Tango after 1978 and 1980. Adidas retained the fan-favorite design of previous versions, but significantly improved the technological side of the ball for the Championship.
It was the last genuine leather ball at the World Championships. At the same time durability and water resistance of the ball was improved by using rubberized seams and shiny waterproof coating.
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In 1982, for the first time in the history of the World Championships, teams shot a penalty shootout to determine the winner at the playoff stage. Another significant event was the 10 goals that the Hungarian national team scored against El Salvador in one match. In the final match, Italy beat Germany 3-1.
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