World Cup 1986 : Italy and Argentina tied at 1-1
PUEBLA, Jun. 5, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Italy tied 1-1 with Argentina (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Altobelli ('6 on penalty) for Italy, Maradona ('34) for Argentina and none in the second.
The result put the Argentine top of Group A with 3 points. Italy is second with 2 points. In their last game, Argentina will meet third-placed Bulgaria at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on June 10, while Italy will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1934, 1938, 1982)
- 11 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982) Runners-up (1970) Fourth Place (1978)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 1 title (1978)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978) Runners-up (1930)
Italy
1:1
Argentina
1:1 (1:1)
- 5 June 1986
- 12:00
- Puebla
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 |
| Italy | 2 |
 Bulgaria | 1 |
 South Korea | 0 |
Matches
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