The1990 fifa world cup was held from 8 june to 8 july 1990 in italy the tournament was won by west germany who claimed their third world cup title by defeating reigning champions argentina 1 0 in the final but the real story was the 38 year old roger milla who emerged as one of the tournament39s major stars he scored four goals in italy celebrating each one with a dance around the corner post and the whole world danced along with cameroon39s indomitable lionst shirt design reads 90