The FIFA World Cup returned to Mexico for a tournament marked by the mastery of Diego Maradona. Argentina overcame west Germany in an exciting Final but the defining match was a quarter final against England featuring 2 of history's most famous goals: the HAND OF GOD followed by the dribble of a genius. Michel Platini's France again lost out in the semi finals before beating surprise package belgium to third place.
WORLD CUP 1986 MEXICO
TEAMS: 24
WHEN: 31 MAY 1986 TO 29 JUNE 1986
FINAL: 29 JUNE 1986
MATCHES: 52
GOALS SCORED: 132
ATTENDANCE: 2393331
WINNER: ARGENTINA
RUNNERS-UP: GERMANY FR
THIRD: FRANCE
FOURTH: BELGIUM
ADIDAS GOLDEN BALL: DIEGO MARADONA (ARGENTINA)
ADIDAS GOLDEN SHOE: GARY LINEKER (ENGLAND)
FIFA FAIR PLAY AWARD: BRAZIL
