FIFA World Cup 1986
1986 World Cup
Hosted by Mexico · Champion: Argentina (beat West Germany 3–2). All winners · history hub.
The 1986 FIFA World Cup was the 13th edition of the tournament, hosted by Mexico. Argentina were crowned champions, beating West Germany 3–2 in the final at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. 24 teams played 52 matches, producing 127 goals (2.44 per game). Gary Lineker won the Golden Boot.
24
Teams
52
Matches
127
Goals
2.44
Goals / match
Final
Argentina3–2West Germany
1986-06-29 · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Knockout stage
Round of 16
Mexico 2–0 Bulgaria 
Soviet Union 2–2 Belgium 
Argentina 1–0 Uruguay 
Brazil 4–0 Poland 
Italy 0–2 France 
Morocco 0–1 West Germany 
England 3–0 Paraguay 
Denmark 1–5 Spain 
Quarter-finals
Brazil 1–1 (3–4p) France West Germany 0–0 (4–1p) Mexico Spain 1–1 (4–5p) Belgium Argentina 2–1 England Semi-finals
Argentina 2–0 Belgium France 0–2 West Germany Final
Argentina 3–2 West Germany Group stage
Group A
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| Italy | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| Bulgaria | 3 | -2 | 2 |
 South Korea | 3 | -3 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| Paraguay | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| Belgium | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 Iraq | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soviet Union | 3 | +8 | 5 |
| France | 3 | +4 | 5 |
 Hungary | 3 | -7 | 2 |
 Canada | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group D
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | +5 | 6 |
| Spain | 3 | +3 | 4 |
 Northern Ireland | 3 | -4 | 1 |
 Algeria | 3 | -4 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 3 | +8 | 6 |
| West Germany | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | -5 | 2 |
 Scotland | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Group F
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| England | 3 | +2 | 3 |
| Poland | 3 | -2 | 3 |
 Portugal | 3 | -2 | 2 |