World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Venezuela 3-0
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 9, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Venezuela by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Argentine top of Group 1 with 6 points. Venezuela is bottom with no points. In their next game, Argentina will meet third-placed Colombia on June 16, while Venezuela will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 1 title (1978)
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978) Runners-up (1930)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)

Argentina

3:0

Venezuela
3:0 (1:0)
- 9 June 1985
- Buenos Aires
Group 1
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 6 |
![]() | 3 |
![]() | 3 |
![]() | 0 |
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