The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June.Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to host the competition and officially resigned in 1982. Mexico was selected as the new host in May 1983. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format, although unlike the previous edition in 1982, the second round of the tournament was played on a knock-out basis rather than groups. It was won by Argentina (second title after 1978), who beat West Germany 3–2 in the final at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.Host country: Mexico
Dates: 31 May – 29 June
Teams: 24
Champions: Argentina
Runner-up: West Germany
Third place: France
Top scorer(s): Gary Lineker (England) (6 goals)
Best player: Diego Maradona (Argentina)
Most famous sporting picture in the world? Maradona's "Hand of God" caught perfectly by the photographer:
Maradona with the World Cup trophy in 1986:
Argentina Team 1986:
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