1990 FIFA World Cup

The international men's football tournament held in Italy from 8 June to 8 July 1990. West Germany defeated Argentina 1–0 in the final to win its third World Cup.

1990 FIFA World Cup final: The match in which West Germany beat Argentina 1–0 to win the 1990 World Cup. A penalty converted by Andreas Brehme decided the tournament's tense rematch of the 1986 final.
1990 FIFA World Cup qualification: The qualifying competition that determined the 24 teams in the 1990 World Cup. Its qualification campaign established the tournament field across six confederations.
Italy: A country in southern Europe whose capital is Rome. Italy hosted the tournament across twelve cities and stadiums.
Back-pass rule: A football rule preventing goalkeepers from handling a ball deliberately kicked to them by a teammate. FIFA introduced it in 1992 partly to discourage the time-wasting seen at the 1990 World Cup.
Cameroon national football team: The men's national football team representing Cameroon in international competition. Cameroon opened the tournament by defeating defending champions Argentina and reached the quarter-finals.
1990 FIFA World Cup squads: The player rosters registered by the 24 teams at the 1990 World Cup. Squad choices shaped how teams balanced attacking talent, physical play, and defensive caution.
Stadio Olimpico: A stadium in Rome used by the city's major football clubs and the Italian national team. It staged the opening match and the final of the 1990 World Cup.
1990 FIFA World Cup controversy: Disputes and criticisms surrounding refereeing, tactics, and match conduct at the 1990 World Cup. The final's disputed penalty and the tournament's defensive play became lasting points of debate.
Roger Milla: A Cameroonian forward celebrated for his goals and corner-flag dances at the 1990 World Cup. His performances made Cameroon's run one of the tournament's signature stories.
1990 FIFA World Cup knockout stage: The elimination rounds of the 1990 World Cup, from the round of 16 through the final. A sequence of close knockout matches produced four penalty shootouts, including both semi-finals.

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