1986 FIFA World Cup

The 1986 FIFA World Cup was the international football tournament hosted by Mexico from May 31 to June 29, 1986. Argentina won the final against West Germany, 3–2.

Argentina national football team: Argentina's national team represents the country in international men's football. The team won the tournament, led by Diego Maradona.
Diego Maradona: An Argentine footballer widely regarded as one of the sport's greatest players. He captained Argentina and scored five goals, including two against England.
1986 FIFA World Cup format: The competition structure used for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, with 24 teams and four knockout rounds. Its round-of-16 stage gave third-place finishers a route into the knockouts.
Mexico national football team: Mexico's national team represents the country in international men's football. As host, Mexico reached the quarter-finals before losing to West Germany.
FIFA World Cup: An international football tournament contested by men's national teams and organized by FIFA. The 1986 edition is one tournament in this recurring global competition.
1986 FIFA World Cup final: The final match of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, in which Argentina defeated West Germany 3–2. It decided the championship after a dramatic late West German comeback.
Carlos Bilardo: An Argentine football coach who led the national team to the 1986 World Cup title. His tactical choices built the side around Maradona's freedom and influence.
1986 FIFA World Cup group stage: The opening phase in which 24 teams competed in six groups of four. Group results determined the 16 teams advancing to elimination matches.
Mexico City: The capital and largest city of Mexico, situated in a high-altitude basin. The Azteca Stadium hosted the final and both of Argentina's matches against England and Belgium.
Argentina–England football rivalry: A football rivalry between Argentina and England intensified by their 1986 World Cup meeting. The quarter-final's goals became enduring symbols in the rivalry.

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