World Cup 1986 : Mexico beats Belgium 2-1
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 3, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Mexico defeated Belgium by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Fernando Quirarte ('23) and Hugo Sánchez ('39).
The result put the Mexicans top of Group B with 2 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet Paraguay at the Estadio Azteca on June 7, while Belgium will face Iraq.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Belgium
1:2
Mexico
1:2 (1:2)
- 3 June 1986
- 12:00
- Mexico City
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2 |
 Iraq | 0 |
 Paraguay | 0 |
| Belgium | 0 |
Matches
- Belgium 1-2 Mexico
- Paraguay - Iraq 12:00
- Mexico - Paraguay 12:00
- Iraq - Belgium 12:00
- Iraq - Mexico 12:00
- Paraguay - Belgium 12:00
World Cup History
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