Germany beats France to reach World Cup final
GUADALAJARA, Jun. 25, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Germany reached the FIFA World Cup final for the fifth time in their history with a 2-0 win against France (halftime: 1-0) on Wednesday at the Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara.
Germany dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Andreas Brehme in the 9th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Völler with one minute left in regular time.
Fixtures and Results : Second Phase
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Overview
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)
Germany at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1954, 1974)
- 11 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974) Runners-up (1966, 1982) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)

France

0:2

Germany
0:2 (0:1)
- 25 June 1986
- 12:00
- Guadalajara
World Cup History

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