France beats Italy to reach World Cup quarterfinals
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 17, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : France qualified to the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win against Italy (halftime: 1-0) on Tuesday at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City.
France dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Michel Platini in the 15th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Frenchs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Stopyra in the 57th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Second Phase
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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)
France at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958) Fourth Place (1982)
Italy
0:2
France
0:2 (0:1)
- 17 June 1986
- 12:00
- Mexico City
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