1986 FIFA World Cup final

World Cup final, held in Mexico August 2026 1986 FIFA World Cup final File:Vista aérea del Estadio Azteca - 2026 - 02.jpg Estadio Azteca (pictured here in 2026) hosted the final. 1986 FIFA World Cup Argentina ARG 1861 30px 3 West Germany GER 30px 2 29 June 1986 Estadio Azteca Mexico City Romualdo Arppi Filho (Brazil) 114,600 1982 1990 The final match of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, the thirteenth edition of FIFA's football competition for men's national teams, was played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 29 June 1986, and was contested between Argentina and West Germany. The tournament featured host Mexico and defending champions Italy, as well as 22 other teams that emerged from the qualification phase, organized by the six FIFA confederations. The 24 teams competed in a group stage, where 16 teams qualified for the knockout stage. En route to the final, Argentina finished atop Group A with two wins over South Korea and Bulgaria and one draw against Italy. They then defeated Uruguay in the round of 16, England in the quarter-final, and Belgium in the semi-final. Germany finished second in Group E, drawing against Uruguay, winning over Scotland, and losing to Denmark. They then defeated Morocco in the round of 16, Mexico via a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final, and France in the semi-final. The final took place in front of 114,600 supporters, and was referred by Romualdo Arppi Filho from Brazil. In the first half of the match, José Luis Brown opened the scoring with a header for Argentina. Jorge Valdano scored from a low drive shot in the second half to double Argentina's lead before Karl-Heinz Rummenigge pulled a goal back for West Germany in the 74th minute. After West Germany equalised in the 81st minute with a header by Rudi Völler, Jorge Burruchaga netted the ball into the corner three minutes later to seal a 3–2 victory for Argentina. Background thumb|An example of the Adidas Azteca ball used in the match|alt=A football, the Adidas Azteca, used for the [[1986 FIFA World Cup]], is displayed at the [[El Colegio Nacional (Mexico)|El Colegio Nacional]]. The 1986 FIFA World Cup was the thirteenth edition of the World Cup, FIFA's football competition for national teams, held in Mexico between 31 May and 29 June 1986.World Cup: History & Winners Encyclopædia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/sports/World-Cup-football 22 September 2021 19 August 2021 live https://web.archive.org/web/20210828023709/https://www.britannica.com/sports/World-Cup-football 28 August 2021 The national teams of Mexico and Italy qualified automatically for the finals – Mexico as hosts and Italy as winners of the previous World Cup in 1982.FIFA World Cup – Mexico 1986 http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/p/pwc/1986.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070224200942/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/p/pwc/1986.html 24 February 2007 7 August 2026 FIFAStokkermans Karel Jarreta Sergio Henrique World Cup 1986 Qualifying https://www.rsssf.org/tables/86q.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220715135544/https://www.rsssf.org/tables/86q.html 15 July 2022 7 August 2026 RSSSF Mexico had been selected to host the World Cup in May 1983 after Colombia—the original hosts—withdrew in October 1982 due to economic problems.21 May 1983 Mexico Is Chosen As World Cup Host https://www.nytimes.com/1983/05/21/sports/mexico-is-chosen-as-world-cup-host.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524142058/https://www.nytimes.com/1983/05/21/sports/mexico-is-chosen-as-world-cup-host.html 24 May 2015 10 August 2026 33 United Press International26 October 1982 Colombia Won't Be Cup Host https://www.nytimes.com/1982/10/26/sports/colombia-won-t-be-cup-host.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20140503145302/https://www.nytimes.com/1982/10/26/sports/colombia-won-t-be-cup-host.html 3 May 2014 10 August 2026 The New York Times The remaining 22 spots were decided through qualifying rounds held from May 1984 to November 1985, organized by the six FIFA confederations and involving 111 teams.Yannis Alex 25 May 1986 The World Cup '86; 2-Year Drama Nears The End: Italy Opens Against Bulgaria https://www.nytimes.com/1986/05/25/sports/the-world-cup-86-2-year-drama-nears-the-end-italy-opens-against-bulgaria.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524193736/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/05/25/sports/the-world-cup-86-2-year-drama-nears-the-end-italy-opens-against-bulgaria.html 24 May 2015 9 August 2026 The New York Times 9 In the finals, the teams were divided into six groups of four, with each team playing each other once in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group, along with the four third-placed teams, advanced to a knock-out stage.Stokkermans Karel Jarreta Sergio Henrique World Cup 1986 https://www.rsssf.org/tables/86f.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220720114854/https://www.rsssf.org/tables/86f.html 20 July 2022 7 August 2026 RSSSF In the tournament, defending champions Italy, one of the favorites to win it,Jones Grahame L. 25 May 1986 The World Cup: With the Start Six Days Away in Mexico, Emotions and Hype, but Not Pele, Prevail https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-05-25-sp-7175-story.html subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20231228151603/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-05-25-sp-7175-story.html 28 December 2023 10 August 2026 Los Angeles Times were eliminated in the round of 16 against France.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico — Italy-France https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D309/match%3D568/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160410182200/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=309/match=568/index.html 10 April 2016 7 August 2026 FIFA Argentina had won its first title in 1978 as the host nation, defeating the Netherlands 3–1 in the final. They had finished as runners-up once before in the inaugural tournament, losing to hosts Uruguay in the 1930 final.26 June 1986 Germany v Argentina final Glasgow Herald Sport 2 Guadalajara 130 The Herald Similarly, West Germany had won the 1974 tournament as the host nation, beating the Netherlands 2–1 in the final. They had won the World Cup once before in 1954, defeating Hungary in the final, and were runners-up twice in 1966 and 1982.Hughes Mike 26 June 1986 Argentina, West Germany Advance to World Cup Final The Daily Gazette 32 1 Mexico City United Press International In the previous World Cup, defending champions Argentina were knocked out in the second round of group matches,3 July 1982 Argentines lose soccer title to Brazilians The Daily Reporter 3 Madrid, Spain United Press International while West Germany advanced to the final, where they lost to Italy.12 July 1982 Italy Beats West Germany in World Cup Final https://www.nytimes.com/1982/07/12/sports/italy-beats-west-germany-in-world-cup-final.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524105439/https://www.nytimes.com/1982/07/12/sports/italy-beats-west-germany-in-world-cup-final.html 24 May 2015 11 August 2026 The New York Times Madrid, Spain The 1986 final was the ninth meeting between Argentina and West Germany, with each team winning three games and two draws. Their first two encounters were at the World Cup, in the group stages of the 1958 and 1966 tournaments; West Germany won 3–1 in 1958, while they drew 0–0 in 1966. The two teams' last meeting before the 1986 World Cup was a friendly match at the Rheinstadion in September 1984, which Argentina won 3–1.Argentina national football team: record v Germany https://www.11v11.com/teams/argentina/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Germany/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20140622100934/https://www.11v11.com/teams/argentina/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Germany/ 22 June 2014 7 August 2026 11v11 Before the tournament, both Argentina and West Germany were among the bookmakers' favorites to win it. The final was played at Estadio Azteca, also known as Aztec Stadium, in southern Coyoacán, a borough of Mexico City.Jones Grahame L. 15 December 1985 World Cup : Draw Comes as Mexico Tries to Pick Up Pieces https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-12-15-sp-628-story.html subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20201104023748/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-12-15-sp-628-story.html 4 November 2020 9 August 2026 Los Angeles TimesMexico's historical stadium http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/features/news/newsid%3D1642064/index.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121216214336/http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/features/news/newsid=1642064/index.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news 16 December 2012 10 August 2026 FIFA The stadium had previously hosted football games at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1970 World Cup, including its final.Historia Estadio Banorte Web Oficial https://www.estadiobanorte.com.mx/en/historia live https://web.archive.org/web/20260211024632/https://www.estadiobanorte.com.mx/en/historia 11 February 2026 10 August 2026 Estadio Banorte The match ball used for the tournament was the Adidas Azteca, which was specifically made for the World Cup. The ball was identical to the Adidas Tango, but its design featured Aztec art with inspiration from the National Museum of Anthropology. Route to the final ArgentinaRoundWest GermanyOpponentResultFirst roundOpponentResultKOR 19843–1Match 1URU1–1ITA 19461–1Match 2SCO2–1BUL 19712–0Match 3DEN0–2TeamPld PlayedW WonD DrawnL LostGF Goals forGA Goals againstGD Goal differencePts PointsARG 1861321062+45ITA 1946312054+14BUL 1971302124−22KOR 1984301247−31Final standingTeamPld PlayedW WonD DrawnL LostGF Goals forGA Goals againstGD Goal differencePts PointsDEN330091+86FRG311134−13URU302127−52SCO301213−21OpponentResultKnockout stageOpponentResultURU1–0Round of 16MAR1–0ENG2–1Quarter-finalsMEX0–0 (aet) (4–1 pen.)BEL2–0Semi-finalsFRA 19742–0 Argentina Argentina qualified for the tournament as Group 1 winners in the South American qualifiers with nine points, winning four games with one draw and loss.2 July 1985 Argentina nets World Cup slot The Sun 14 Buenos Aires They were drawn into Group A, in which they were joined by defending champions Italy, Bulgaria, and South Korea.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Groups https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/mexico1986/groups/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150209214409/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/mexico1986/groups/index.html 9 February 2015 8 August 2026 FIFA Their first match was against South Korea at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario on 2 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Argentina—Korea Republic http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D308/match%3D395/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171213024046/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=308/match=395/index.html 13 December 2017 8 August 2026 FIFA Jorge Valdano opened the scoring after five minutes when he received Diego Maradona's header from a free kick and struck a right-footed shot into the far corner of the goal. Argentina was awarded a free kick in the 18th minute, taken by Maradona after he was fouled. Oscar Ruggeri, unmarked in the penalty area, scored with a header past goalkeeper Oh Yun-kyo. One minute into the second half, Maradona's cross was struck into the goal by Valdano from close range. Park Chang-sun then scored with a 25 yards (22 m) curling shot for South Korea in the 72nd minute.3 June 1986 Valdano at the double for Argentina The Herald 29 1103 June 1986 Argentina, Soviet Union Prevail In World Cup Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2B Mexico City 56 154 Associated Press Argentina held on to record a 3–1 win.3 June 1986 World Cup; Soviet Union, Argentina Win Openers https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/03/sports/world-cup-soviet-union-argentina-win-openers.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524183649/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/03/sports/world-cup-soviet-union-argentina-win-openers.html 24 May 2015 8 August 2026 The New York Times 23 Mexico City Argentina's second match was against Italy on 5 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Italy—Argentina http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D308/match%3D394/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171219085422/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=308/match=394/index.html 19 December 2017 8 August 2026 FIFA Seven minutes into the game, Oscar Garré touched the ball with his hands in the Argentine penalty area, resulting in a penalty kick for Italy. Alessandro Altobelli took the kick and scored to give Italy the lead. In the 33rd minute, Maradona received Valdano's pass and struck a powerful left-footed shot past Gaetano Scirea and into the far right corner to equalize for Argentina.6 June 1986 Argentina, Italy play to standoff The Spokesman-Review 306 June 1986 Italy, Argentina play to 1–1 tie in World Cup soccer Record-Journal 8 Mexico City 156 United Press International The match ended with a 1–1 draw.Vecsey George 6 June 1986 Italy and Argentina Play to a 1–1 Tie https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/06/sports/italy-and-argentina-play-to-a-1-1-tie.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524184804/http://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/06/sports/italy-and-argentina-play-to-a-1-1-tie.html 24 May 2015 8 August 2026 The New York Times 27 Puebla, Mexico Argentina's last group game was against Bulgaria on 10 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico — Matches — Argentina—Bulgaria http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D308/match%3D389/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171212024139/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=308/match=389/index.html 12 December 2017 8 August 2026 FIFA Argentina took the lead after three minutes when Valdano headed the ball from Claudio Borghi's cross into the goal. In the 76th minute, Jorge Burruchaga received Maradona's pass and scored from the far goalpost to seal a 2–0 victory for Argentina.Wilner Barry 11 June 1986 Five Teams Advance in World Cup The Victoria Advocate 3B Mexico City 35 Associated Press11 June 1986 Argentina tame dour Bulgaria to go top The Herald 23 117Argentina, Italy reach round of 16 Windsor Star 17 and B6 Mexico City United Press International Argentina faced Uruguay in the round of 16 on 16 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Argentina—Uruguay http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D309/match%3D398/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171220142647/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=309/match=398/index.html 20 December 2017 8 August 2026 FIFA Early in the first half, Argentina was awarded a free kick after Pedro Pasculli was fouled 30 yards (27 m) away from goal. Maradona took the kick, which beat Fernando Álvez, but it hit the crossbar. Three minutes before the end of the first half, Valdano scored the only goal of the game when he struck a low shot from close range, giving Argentina a 1–0 win.17 June 1986 Maradona tames Uruguayans Glasgow Herald Sport Puebla, Mexico 34 122 The Glasgow Herald In the quarter-final, Argentina faced rivals England at Estadio Azteca on 22 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Argentina—England http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D714/match%3D392/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171229094628/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=714/match=392/index.html 29 December 2017 8 August 2026 FIFA Although both sides had several chances to score in the first half, Argentina took the lead in the 51st minute when Maradona used his left hand to beat Peter Shilton and struck Valdano's curving shot into the goal.22 June 1986 England succumb to the Maradona touch The Herald 7 Mexico City 127 Maradona jinked his way past three defenders and gave the ball to Valdano, who lobbied it towards goal. Maradona raced in and beat Shilton to the jump, although it looked very much as though he used a hand rather than his head to put the ball in the net.Murray Scott 8 April 2014 World Cup stunning moments: Diego Maradona's Hand of God https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/08/world-cup-moments-maradona-hand-god live https://web.archive.org/web/20140408152129/https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/08/world-cup-moments-maradona-hand-god 8 April 2014 8 August 2026 The Guardian Maradona later said that the goal "was scored a little bit with the hand of God and a little bit of [his] head".Heredia Lourdes 22 June 1986 'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' – a goal still talked about 40 years on https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx1gwl7wnno live https://web.archive.org/web/20260622122506/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx1gwl7wnno 22 June 2026 12 August 2026 BBC Four minutes later, Maradona received a pass close to the halfway line and ran past five English players before beating Shilton to double Argentina's lead.Alexander Harriet 2 December 2009 Top 10 World Cup goals https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/6700645/Top-10-World-Cup-goals.html?mobile=basic https://web.archive.org/web/20140820221639/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/6700645/Top-10-World-Cup-goals.html?mobile=basic 20 August 2014 8 August 2026 The Daily Telegraph The goal was voted the "Goal of the Century" by FIFA in May 2002.30 May 2002 Diego Maradona goal voted the FIFA World Cup™ Goal of the Century http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/news/newsid%3D82406/index.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20120523231346/http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/news/newsid=82406/index.html 23 May 2012 8 August 2026 FIFA With ten minutes remaining, Gary Lineker scored from a header for England after receiving a pass from John Barnes.Lief Fred 23 June 1986 Argentina nails England in World Cup The Kingman Daily Miner 8 Mexico City Yannis Alex 23 June 1986 World Cup; England is Eliminated by Argentina, 2–1 https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/23/sports/world-cup-england-is-eliminated-by-argentina-2-1.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524192623/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/23/sports/world-cup-england-is-eliminated-by-argentina-2-1.html 24 May 2015 8 August 2026 The New York Times Mexico City 5 Argentina held on for a 2–1 win. In the semi-final, Argentina played Belgium on 25 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Argentina—Belgium http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D3469/match%3D388/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171228214838/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=3469/match=388/index.html 28 December 2017 8 August 2026 FIFA After a goalless first half, Maradona gave Argentina the lead in the 51st minute when he received a pass from Burruchaga and struck a left-footed shot past Jean-Marie Pfaff and into the goal. Twelve minutes later, Maradona received a pass from José Luis Cuciuffo and struck a 10 yards (9 m) left-footed shot to beat Pfaff and seal a 2–1 win for Argentina.26 June 1986 Maradona Scores 2 In Victory https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/26/sports/maradona-scores-2-in-victory.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524193123/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/26/sports/maradona-scores-2-in-victory.html 24 May 2015 8 August 2026 The New York Times Mexico City 13 Associated Press26 June 1986 Maradona sensational as Argentina advances The Courier 9A Mexico City United Press International West Germany After qualifying for the tournament as Group 2 winners in the European qualifiers,26 September 1985 3 clinch in Cup soccer The Gazette 66 London Associated Press West Germany were drawn into Group E, alongside Denmark, Uruguay, and Scotland. Their first match was against Uruguay at the Estadio Corregidora on 4 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Uruguay—Germany FR http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D308/match%3D585/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171214172002/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=308/match=585/index.html 14 December 2017 9 August 2026 FIFA Uruguay took the lead after five minutes when Antonio Alzamendi intercepted Lothar Matthäus's pass and kicked the ball past Toni Schumacher, which bounced off the crossbar and over the goal line. With five minutes remaining, Klaus Allofs received a pass and struck a 12 yards (10 m) left-footed shot into the far corner to equalize for Germany.Carbray Paul 5 June 1986 'Group of death' on the field, lively group in the stands The Gazette 82 Queretaro5 June 1986 Denmark, Paraguay both win Violence erupts in Mexico The Bulletin 17 Mexico City 156 United Press International5 June 1986 West Germany, Uruguay tie The Register-Guard 2C Querétaro, Mexico Associated Press The match ended with a 1–1 draw.5 June 1986 Thursday, June 5, 1986 https://www.caymancompass.com/e-versions/1986/06/05#page=16 9 August 2026 Cayman Compass Archives 16 Queretaro, Mexico Antonio Alzamendi had given Uruguay the lead after just five minutes and its strong defense kept out the Europeans until late in the game when Allofs netted with a angled, left-foot shot after a period of intense pressure by his side. Cayman Compass In their second game, West Germany faced Scotland on 8 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Germany FR—Scotland http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D308/match%3D580/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171214172950/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=308/match=580/index.html 14 December 2017 9 August 2026 FIFA Seventeen minutes into the game, Gordon Strachan hit Roy Aitken's pass past Schumacher and into the goal. Five minutes later, Hans-Peter Briegel hit a low shot across the 6-yard box, and Rudi Völler scored to level the game. In the 51st minute, Klaus Allofs, unmarked, hit a 12 yards (10 m) shot to beat Jim Leighton and scored to seal West Germany a 2–1 win.9 June 1986 Denmark routs Uruguay 6–1 Record-Journal 7 Mexico City 159 United Press International Their last group game was against World Cup debutants Denmark on 13 June.Myers Morley 14 June 1986 Uruguay Battles Scotland To Scoreless Tie, Advances The Daily Gazette 40 Mexico City 92 221 One minute before the end of first-half halftime, Denmark was awarded a penalty after Morten Olsen was fouled by Wolfgang Rolff. Olsen took the kick into the left corner and scored to give Denmark the lead. In the 62nd minute, John Eriksen, who had come on as a substitute, received Frank Arnesen's cross and scored his World Cup debut goal.Vecsey George World Cup; Denmark Beats W. Germany https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/14/sports/world-cup-denmark-beats-w-germany.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524190834/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/14/sports/world-cup-denmark-beats-w-germany.html 24 May 2015 9 August 2026 The New York Times 47 Queretaro, Mexico 14 June 198614 June 1986 The great Danes march on The Herald 20 120 In the round of 16, West Germany faced Morocco at the Estadio Universitario on 17 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico ™ — Matches — Morocco—Germany FR http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D309/match%3D574/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171214172007/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=309/match=574/index.html 14 December 2017 9 August 2026 FIFA With two minutes remaining, Lothar Matthäus struck a 35 yards (32 m) curling shot from a free kick to score the only goal of the game.18 June 1986 Germany end Morocco's brave bid for cup glory The Herald 24 123Vecsey George World Cup; France Easily Dethrones Italy https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/18/sports/world-cup-france-easily-dethrones-italy.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524191633/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/18/sports/world-cup-france-easily-dethrones-italy.html 24 May 2015 9 August 2026 The New York Times Mexico City 27 West Germany ended the World Cup dreams of Morocco with a 1–0 victory on Lothar Matthaeus's goal with two minutes remaining. West Germany's opponents in the quarter-final were hosts Mexico on 21 June. 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico — Matches — Germany FR—Mexico http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D714/match%3D575/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171227071012/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=714/match=575/index.html 27 December 2017 9 August 2026 FIFA There was no scoring during regular time and extra time, resulting in a penalty shoot-out.22 June 1986 France, West Germany advance into World Cup soccer semis The Beacon Evening News Guadalajara Associated Press West Germany began the shootout with Allofs, followed by Manuel Negrete for Mexico. German goalkeeper Toni Schumacher then saved Fernando Quirarte and Raúl Servin's shots, followed by Pierre Littbarski scoring for West Germany. West Germany won the shootout 4–1.World Cup; W. Germany Routs Mexico in Shootout https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/22/sports/world-cup-w-germany-routs-mexico-in-shootout.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524192416/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/22/sports/world-cup-w-germany-routs-mexico-in-shootout.html 24 May 2015 9 August 2026 The New York Times 7 Associated Press In the semi-final, West Germany played France at Estadio Jalisco on 25 June.1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico — Matches — France—Germany FR http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D3469/match%3D564/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171231160042/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=3469/match=564/index.html 31 December 2017 9 August 2026 FIFA Nine minutes into the game, West Germany was awarded a free kick after Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was fouled near the edge of the penalty box. Andreas Brehme nodded the ball to Andreas Brehme, who struck a 20 yards (18 m) left-footed shot toward the goal. Goalkeeper Joël Bats was unable to hold the ball in, and West Germany took the lead.26 June 1986 Germany v Argentina final The Herald 20 Guadalajara 130Hughes Mike 26 June 1986 Argentine fans, enthralled by their beloved Diego Maradona, apparently... https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/06/26/Argentine-fans-enthralled-by-their-beloved-Diego-Maradona-apparently/4144520142400/ 9 August 2026 United Press International So what happened? Germany scored a lucky ninth-minute goal through Andreas Brehme and then shut down the vaunted French midfield. Substitute Rudi Voeller's last-minute goal was icing on the cake. With seconds before the end of regular time, Voeller clipped the ball over Joël Bats and kicked it into the French goal. West Germany progressed to the final for the second consecutive time and fifth overall. Match Pre-match Romualdo Arppi Filho of Brazil refereed the final. Earlier in the 1986 World Cup, Filho had refereed the France–Soviet Union match in the group stage and Mexico–Bulgaria in the round of 16. He had previously officiated the finals of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 1984 and 1985, the 1984 Intercontinental Cup, and had taken part in the Summer Olympics in 1968, 1980, and 1984.3 March 2023 Romualdo Arppi Filho, referee of the 1986 World Cup final, dies on the coast of São Paulo https://g1.globo.com/sp/santos-regiao/noticia/2023/03/05/romualdo-arppi-filho-arbitro-da-final-da-copa-do-mundo-de-1986-morre-no-litoral-de-sao-paulo.ghtml live https://web.archive.org/web/20230305123401/https://g1.globo.com/sp/santos-regiao/noticia/2023/03/05/romualdo-arppi-filho-arbitro-da-final-da-copa-do-mundo-de-1986-morre-no-litoral-de-sao-paulo.ghtml 5 March 2023 9 August 2026 g1 Summary thumb|250px|Argentina captain Diego Maradona and West Germany captain Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Argentina v West Germany | 1986 FIFA World Cup Final | Full Match 258px right The final took place on 29 June 1986, at Estadio Azteca in front of 114,600 supporters, and was refereed by Romualdo Arppi Filho from Brazil.Argentina v Germany, 29 June 1986 https://www.11v11.com/matches/argentina-v-germany-29-june-1986-239928/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20160414162310/http://www.11v11.com/matches/argentina-v-west-germany-29-june-1986-239928/ 14 April 2016 13 August 2026 11v11 In the 16th minute, West Germany was awarded a free kick after José Luis Brown fouled Hans-Peter Briegel on the edge of the penalty area. The free kick was retaken after the Argentine wall refused to move back 10 yards (9 m).30 June 1986 Argentina captures World Cup title St. Joseph Gazette 4B Mexico City Associated Press In the 22nd minute, Lothar Matthäus was booked for a foul on Maradona, followed by a free kick taken by Burruchaga. The ball reached José Luis Brown, who met with a powerful header into the goal.30 June 1986 Argentina Edges West Germany To Win World Cup Point Pleasant Register 4 Mexico City 44 154 United Press International West Germany had a chance to score sometime in the first half when Thomas Berthold met with a header from Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's cross, but it went wide of the goal. In the 56th minute, Héctor Enrique received Maradona's pass and passed it to Valdano, who hit a low drive shot into the far corner of the goal. alt=Jorge Burruchaga (left) scores the winning goal for Argentina in front of German goalkeeper Toni Schumacher (right) and Hans-Peter Briegel (center).|thumb|250x250px|Argentina's Jorge Burruchaga scores the winning goal of the match. Five minutes later, West Germany made a substitution with Dieter Hoeneß coming on in place of Felix Magath.30 June 1986 Argentina Beats West Germany to Win World Cup https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/30/sports/argentina-beats-west-germany-to-win-world-cup.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20150524193851/https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/30/sports/argentina-beats-west-germany-to-win-world-cup.html 24 May 2015 13 August 2026 The New York Times 1 In the 74th minute, Andreas Brehme took a corner kick into the Argentine penalty area, where Rudi Voeller headed the ball to Rummenigge, who kicked it past Nery Pumpido and from close range for West Germany. Eight minutes later, Berhme took another corner kick, where Ditmar Jakobs met with a header to Völler, who headed the ball into the Argentine goal from close range to equalize the score. Six minutes before the end of regular time, Jorge Burruchaga received Maradona's pass on the right side and hit a shot past Toni Schumacher and into the far side of the goal. The match ended 3–2, and Argentina won their second title.Carbray Paul 30 June 1986 Tango time: Argentina wins World Cup The Gazette Mexico CityElliot Helene 30 June 1986 Maradona seals win with a smooch The Register-Guard 6 Mexico City Newsday Details 1986 6 29 y 12:00 CST ARG 1861 1986 FIFA World Cup knockout stage#Final 3–2 1986 FIFA World Cup final FRG Brown 23 Valdano 56 Burruchaga 84 Rummenigge 74 Völler 81 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City 114,600 Romualdo Arppi Filho (Brazil) https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/17/68/3467/393 Argentina vs Germany FR Final 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico FIFA 1 May 2026 http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=3467/match=393/index.html 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico – Matches – Argentina v Germany FR FIFA 1 May 2026 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171219081731/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=3467/match=393/index.html 19 December 2017 _argentina1986 _argentina1986 _argentina1986 _argentina1986 _argentina1986 9FCFFF 9FCFFF 9FCFFF 000000 FFFFFF Argentina _shoulder_stripes_white_stripes _westgermany1986 _shoulder_stripes_white_stripes _3_stripes_white 008000 008000 008000 FFFFFF 008000 West Germany GK 18Nery Pumpido 85SW 5 José Luis BrownCB 9 José Luis CuciuffoCB 19Oscar RuggeriRWB 14Ricardo GiustiLWB 16Julio Olarticoechea 77DM 2 Sergio BatistaCM 7Jorge Burruchaga 90CM 12Héctor Enrique 81SS 10 Diego Maradona (c) 17CF 11Jorge ValdanoSubstitutes:GK 15Luis IslasDF 8 Néstor ClausenDF 13Oscar GarréFW 17Pedro PasculliMF 21Marcelo Trobbiani 90Manager:Carlos Bilardo300px GK 1 Harald SchumacherSW 17Ditmar JakobsCB3 Andreas BrehmeCB 4 Karlheinz FörsterRWB14Thomas BertholdLWB 2 Hans-Peter Briegel 62CM 6 Norbert EderCM 8 Lothar Matthäus 21AM 10Felix Magath 62CF 11Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (c)CF 19Klaus Allofs 46Substitutes:GK 22Eike ImmelFW 7 Pierre LittbarskiFW 9 Rudi Völler 46FW 20Dieter Hoeneß 62MF 21Wolfgang RolffManager:Franz Beckenbauer Assistant referees: Erik Fredriksson (Sweden) Berny Ulloa Morera (Costa Rica) |}Match rules: 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary Penalty shoot-out if scores still level Five substitutes named, of which two may be used Aftermath thumb|Diego Maradona, holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy, celebrates with the Argentina team. FIFA president João Havelange handed the trophy to Diego Maradona. Argentine manager Carlos Bilardo believed their victory was due to a "triumph of teamwork".Reynolds Jim 30 June 1986 Argentina take the trophy in cliffhanger The Herald 7 Mexico City 133 After the match, Argentine president Raúl Alfonsín contacted the team and told them that they set an "example for all of our country."30 June 1986 Argentina Preserves Honor, Win Second Cup in 8 Years Durant Democrat 5 Mexico City 86 252 United Press International German president Richard von Weizsäcker described the match as "fair and dramatic" and congratulated Argentina on their victory. At the subsequent World Cup in 1990, Argentina and West Germany contested the final, in which the latter won 1–0.Stokkermans Karel Jarreta Sergio Henrique World Cup 1990 https://www.rsssf.org/tables/90f.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220720114856/https://www.rsssf.org/tables/90f.html 20 July 2022 14 August 2026 RSSSF See also Argentina at the FIFA World Cup Germany at the FIFA World Cup References Match reports Report External links Argentina v West Germany | 1986 FIFA World Cup Final | Full Match Association football Mexico 1980s 1 1986 1986 1986 Fifa World Cup Final 1986 Final Final Category:Argentina–West Germany relations Category:1980s in Mexico City Category:June 1986 sports events in North America 1986 Category:Men's international association football finals in North America Category:Football matches in Mexico