World Cup Italy 1990 Facts and Statistics

Germany triumphed at the 1990 Italy World cup, with the achievement being an extra special one for Franz Beckenbauer, as he became the second man to lift the World Cup trophy as both a player and a coach. The enduring image from Italy 90 may be the sight of tough-guy English player Paul Gascoigne in tears after his team lost their semi-final match with Germany in a heartbreaking penalty shootout.

• Winner: West Germany
• Runners-Up: Argentina
• Third; Italy
• Fourth: England
• Adidas Golden Ball: Salvatore Schillaci (Italy)
• Adidas Golden Shoe: Salvatore Schillaci (Italy) with 6 goals
• FIFA Fair Play award: England