For the first time in their history, Honduras walked onto the World Cup stage. José de la Paz Herrera led the squad into the unknown.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
Honduras's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Honduras endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 1-1 draw with Spain, a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland, and a narrow 0-1 loss to Yugoslavia. Honduras's tournament ended at the first round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout 2 draws in their maiden World Cup — competitive but unable to break through.
Héctor Zelaya led Honduras's attack with 1 goal at the 1982 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Laing, both with 1.
The tactical mind behind Honduras's 1982 campaign. Guided Honduras to their first World Cup winless under Herrera.
The 1982 Honduran team was known for its tenacious spirit, but ultimately couldn't overcome the might of their opponents. A tactical approach that leaned heavily on counter-attacks and direct passes proved insufficient against more skilled foes.
