1986 FIFA World Cup
France beats Belgium 4-2 in extra time to claim World Cup third place
PUEBLA, Jun. 28, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : France secured the consolation of third place at the 1986 FIFA World Cup courtesy of a 4-2 extra time victory over Belgium (following a 2-2 draw in regulation) on Saturday at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla.
World Cup 1986 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 31 May 1986 – 29 June 1986
- 13rd edition
- Teams: 24
- Matches played: 52
- Goals scored: 132
- Most goals scored in a match: 7
Argentina beats Germany 3-2 to win 1986 World Cup
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 29, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Argentina claimed the FIFA World Cup crown with a 3-2 win against Germany (halftime: 1-0) in the final on Sunday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Final positions
Argentina
Germany
France
Belgium
World Cup Facts
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1986 World Cup Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Second Phase
The 24 teams qualified for the 1986 FIFA World Cup:
1986 World Cup Qualification
- Asia: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - Group 5 - Group 6 - Group 7 - Group 8 - 2nd Round - 3rd RoundMain article: 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (Asian zone)
- Africa: 1st Round - 2nd Round - 3rd Round - 4th RoundMain article: 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (African zone)
- America: 1st Round - 2nd Round - Group 1 - 2nd Round - Group 2 - 2nd Round - Group 3 - 3rd RoundMain article: 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (American zone)
- South America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Play-offs - Play-off FinalMain article: 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (South American zone)
- Europe: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - Group 5 - Group 6 - Group 7 - Play-offMain article: 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (European zone)
- Oceania: Qualifying TournamentMain article: 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (Oceania zone)
- World: Play-off Oceania / Europe
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