1982 FIFA World Cup Spain
Season 1
12th FIFA World Cup, held in the Spain from 13 June to 11 July July 1982.
Where to Watch 1982 FIFA World Cup Spain • Season 1
36 Episodes
- Group 2: West Germany vs Algeria
E7Group 2: West Germany vs AlgeriaThe match between West Germany and Algeria took place on June 16, 1982, at the El Molinón Stadium in Gijón, as the opening match of Group 2 at the 1982 World Cup in Spain. West Germany, the tournament favorites, faced Algeria and suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat. This match also marked Algeria's entry into the competition's history. A certain arrogance has taken hold on the German side, with statements aimed at humiliating the Algerian players before the match, reflecting a lack of appreciation for Arab and African football and for teams from the Global South. For the Algerians, incomprehension reigns following these German pronouncements describing the Algerian team as insignificant and promising that it would be crushed by the German machine. After the match, the international press was stunned by the outcome. West Germany, the dominant force in European football and reigning European champions, became the first European team to lose to an African side in the World Cup. In Algeria, euphoria reigned, almost forgetting that the Algerian national team still had two matches to play before the end of the first round. - Group 2: Algeria vs Austria
E22Group 2: Algeria vs AustriaThe football match between West Germany and Austria took place on June 25, 1982, in Gijón, Spain, during the 1982 World Cup. Called the "match of shame", it is known in German as the "Nichtangriffspakt von Gijón" (the non-aggression pact of Gijón) or "Schande von Gijón" (the shame of Gijón). It was a first-round match between two teams from Group 2. It was nicknamed the "match of shame" because its result was questioned by many observers, some alleging a deal between the two teams to ensure they both qualified for the second round of the World Cup at the expense of Algeria.
