Italy’s 1982 World Cup victory was more than a sporting triumph; it was a turning point for a fractured nation. After a decade scarred by terrorism, kidnappings, economic crisis, and tragic massacres, the country was exhausted, divided, and traumatized. Mundial ’82 became a symbol of rebirth, the moment when, after waves of pain, Il Belpaese remembered how to dream and celebrate ⚽️ 🏆 🏟️ 🇮🇹.