FIFA World Cup 1986
Mexico · 31 May 1986 – 29 Jun 1986
ArgentinaChampionGermanyRunner-up
24Teams
52Matches
132Goals
Tournament summary
The FIFA World Cup 1986 was played in Mexico from 31 May 1986 to 29 June 1986. 24 teams took part, playing 52 matches with 132 goals (2.54 per match).
Argentina won the title (their 2nd), beating Germany 3–2 in the final in Mexico City.
Gary Lineker (England) finished as top scorer with 6 goals.
Participants
Shading by points won; the champion is highlighted in gold.
Team statistics
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | +9 |
 France | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | +6 |
 Brazil | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 |
 Mexico | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 |
 Germany | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
 Spain | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 |
 Denmark | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 |
 Belgium | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 |
 Russia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 |
 England | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | +4 |
 Morocco | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
 Italy | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
 Paraguay | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 |
 Poland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 |
 Portugal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 |
 Hungary | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 |
 Bulgaria | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 |
 Uruguay | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 |
 Scotland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
 South Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 |
 Northern Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 |
 Algeria | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 |
 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
 Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 |
Aggregated over all matches of the tournament (group stage and knock-outs).
All results
Saturday 31 May 1986
Sunday 1 June 1986
Monday 2 June 1986
Tuesday 3 June 1986
Wednesday 4 June 1986
Thursday 5 June 1986
Friday 6 June 1986
Saturday 7 June 1986
Sunday 8 June 1986
Monday 9 June 1986
Tuesday 10 June 1986
- Argentina 2–0 BulgariaMexico City
- South Korea 2–3 ItalyPuebla
Wednesday 11 June 1986
- England 3–0 PolandMonterrey
- Mexico 1–0 IraqMexico City
- Paraguay 2–2 BelgiumToluca
- Portugal 1–3 MoroccoGuadalajara
Thursday 12 June 1986
Friday 13 June 1986
Sunday 15 June 1986
Monday 16 June 1986
Tuesday 17 June 1986
Wednesday 18 June 1986
Saturday 21 June 1986
- Brazil 1–1 FranceFrance won on penalties · Guadalajara
- Mexico 0–0 GermanyGermany won on penalties · Monterrey