World Cup 1986 : Belgium beats Iraq 2-1
TOLUCA, Jun. 8, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Belgium defeated Iraq by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday at the Estadio Nemesio Díez in Toluca.
Belgium dominated the first half thanks to goals from Scifo ('16) and Claesen ('21 on penalty). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Belgians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
The result put the Belgians third in Group B with 2 points. Iraq is bottom with no points. In their last game, Belgium will meet second-placed Paraguay at the Estadio Nemesio Díez on June 11, while Iraq will face Mexico.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Iraq at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Iraq
1:2
Belgium
1:2 (0:2)
- 8 June 1986
- 12:00
- Toluca
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 3 |
 Paraguay | 3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Iraq | 0 |
Matches
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