1986 FIFA world cup

Mexico '86

1986 FIFA World Cup official logo Tournament details Host country	 Mexico Dates	31 May – 29 June (30 days) Teams	24 (from 5 confederations) Venue(s)	12 (in 9 host cities) Final positions Champions	 Argentina (2nd title) Runners-up	 West Germany Third place	 France Fourth place	 Belgium Tournament statistics Matches played	52 Goals scored	132 (2.54 per match) Attendance	2,393,031 (46,020 per match) Top scorer(s)	 Gary Lineker (6 goals) Best player	 Diego Maradona ← 1982 1990 → The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially resigned in 1982. Mexico was selected as the new host in May 1983.

It was won by Argentina (their second title, after also winning in 1978), led by Diego Maradona.