The World Cup in Mexico 1986: a legendary competition
The World Cup in Mexico 1986 is remembered as one of the most exciting and legendary sporting events in football history. The competition brought together the best soccer teams in the world and presented some of the most iconic moments in the history of the sport.
The competition
The World Cup in Mexico 1986 had the participation of 24 teams from around the world, who competed for the title of world champion. Argentina, leadered by Diego Maradona, won by beating Germany in the final.
The competition was marked by the high level of play and the surprises in the results. Teams like Denmark, Mexico and Belgium surprised by reaching advanced stages of the tournament. Others like Spain, They had a great tournament but they stayed close to glory with their fingers.
The final match was played between Argentina and West Germany, two teams with great football quality and a rich history in the World Cup. The game was very disputed, with both teams creating chances to score. Finally, Argentina managed to prevail by 3-2 thanks to a goal by Jorge Burruchaga in the minute 83.
In addition to the results in the field, the World Cup in Mexico 1986 was marked by several iconic moments, as the “God's hand” of Diego Maradona in the quarter-final match against England, or Maradona's goal in the same match, considered one of the best goals in football history.
Also afternoons like that of Emilio Butragueño in Queretaro where he was marked by 4 goals to Denmark in the round of 16 of this World Cup.
In summary, the World Cup in Mexico 1986 It was an exciting competition and full of surprises, which was marked by great football moments and a epic final between Argentina and West Germany. This tournament was etched in the memory of football fans around the world as one of the most exciting and spectacular in history..
