1986 FIFA World Cup Lists

The 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico featured 24 teams and was won by Argentina, who defeated West Germany 3–2 in the final.

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• The winner of the tournament was Argentina. See the 1986 final standings, and the list of all winners.
• The top goal scorer in 1986 was Enlish player Gary Lineker with 6 goals. See the Top Goal Scorers for 1986, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
• Diego Maradona produced both the “Hand of God” goal and the “Goal of the Century” against England in the quarter-finals. See more significant events on the World Cup History list.
• The match format for 1986 comprised 24 teams competing in six groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best-ranked third-place teams, advanced to a knockout round of 16. See the format changes over the years.

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