Argentina beats England to advance to World Cup semifinals
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 22, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Argentina reached the semifinals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win against England (halftime: 0-0) on Sunday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Diego Maradona scored dual goals
45 minutes of play and neither the Argentines nor the Englishs have managed to pull ahead. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with two goals by Argentine midfielder Diego Maradona at '51 and '55.
Fixtures and Results : Second Phase
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Overview
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)
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 8 appearances (first in 1950)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Argentina
2:1
England
2:1 (0:0)
- 22 June 1986
- 12:00
- Mexico City
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