Chile were back. Missing from the previous edition, they had last graced the World Cup in 1974. Under Luis Santibáñez, they were ready to write the next chapter.
It was a tournament to forget for Chile, who left without a single victory to their name.
Chile found the group stage unforgiving, unable to pick up a single victory against their opponents. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to Austria, a heavy 1-4 defeat to West Germany, and a narrow 2-3 loss to Algeria. The World Cup dream ended earlier than hoped, with Chile bowing out in the first round.
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Lost all 3 matches conceded 8 in 3 matches.
Miguel Ángel Neira led Chile's attack with 1 goal at the 1982 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Moscoso and Letelier, all with 1.
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The tactical mind behind Chile's 1982 campaign. Winless under Santibáñez leading Chile at his first World Cup.
Chile's attacking style was characterized by a mix of individual brilliance and tactical cohesion, but ultimately fell short against strong opponents.
