World Cup 1986 : Mexico beats Iraq 1-0 to qualify for the Round of 16
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 11, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Mexico defeated Iraq by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Iraq made the Mexicans doubt themselves for forty-five minutes. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with a saving goal by Mexican defender Fernando Quirarte in the 54th minute.
Mexico advance to the Round of 16. Iraq is eliminated.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)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Iraq
0:1
Mexico
0:1 (0:0)
- 11 June 1986
- 12:00
- Mexico City
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 5 |
 Paraguay | 4 |
 Belgium | 3 |
| Iraq | 0 |
Matches
World Cup History
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