Mexico
1986 FIFA World Cup
| Copa Mundial de Fútbol México ’86 | |
|---|---|
| 1986 FIFA World Cup official logo, designed by Rubén Santiago Hernández | |
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Mexico |
| Dates | 31 May – 29 June |
Who won 86 World Cup?
Argentina national football team
1986 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Did Maradona win World Cup in 1986?
Maradona captained the Argentine national team to victory in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, winning the final in Mexico City against West Germany.
Who was the goalkeeper in 1986?
England » Squad World Cup 1986 Mexico
| Goalkeeper | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Shilton | Southampton FC |
| 13 | Chris Woods | Norwich City |
| Defender | ||
| 12 | Viv Anderson | Arsenal FC |
When did Spain host the World Cup?
1982
In 1934, Italy was the host country. The next host country selected was France. All host countries of the FIFA World Cup are as follows: Canada, United States, and Mexico: 2026….FIFA World Cup Host Countries.
| Country | Year Hosted | 2021 Population |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1982 | 46,745,216 |
| Argentina | 1978 | 45,605,826 |
| Germany | 1974 | 83,900,473 |
| Mexico | 1970 | 130,262,216 |
Did Mexico ever win the World Cup?
It is one of eight nations to have won two of the three most important football tournaments (the World Cup, Confederations Cup, and Summer Olympics), having won the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Who played for England in the hand of God match?
It was also a match which included two of the most notorious goals in football history, both scored by Argentina captain Diego Maradona. The first goal, after 51 minutes, the “Hand of God goal”, which Maradona scored by using his hand….Details.
| Argentina | 2–1 | England |
|---|---|---|
| Maradona 51′, 55′ | Report | Lineker 81′ |
When did Mexico host the World Cup?
1986
World Cup History
| Year | Host | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Mexico | 24 |
| 1982 | Spain | 24 |
| 1978 | Argentina | 16 |
| 1974 | West Germany | 16 |
Who was goalkeeper for England in 1986 World Cup?
goalkeeper Peter Shilton
England goalkeeper Peter Shilton came out of his goal to punch the ball clear. Maradona, despite being 8 inches (20 cm) shorter than the 6-foot-1 (1.85 m) Shilton, reached it first with his outside left hand.
