Jorge Burruchaga
Mexico 1986
Burruchaga: The longest, most exhilarating run of my life
Jorge Burruchaga, the man whose goal returned the FIFA World
Cup to Argentina, reflects on his moment of glory and the
subsequent disappointment of relinquishing the Trophy at Italy
1990.
Statistics
| Opponent | GF | GA | R | Y | MNP |
| Germany FR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Korea Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Edition | Position | MP | GS | R | Y | MNP |
| 1990 | Runners-Up | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 623 |
| 1986 | Winner | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 610 |
Matches
Final 29/06/1986
Argentina 3:2 Germany FR
Semi-finals 25/06/1986
Argentina 2:0 Belgium
Quarter-finals 22/06/1986
Argentina 2:1 England
Round of 16 16/06/1986
Argentina 1:0 Uruguay
Group matches 10/06/1986
Argentina 2:0 Bulgaria
Group matches 05/06/1986
Italy 1:1 Argentina
Group matches 02/06/1986
Argentina 3:1 Korea Republic
The Winners
Carlos Bilardo
A rigorous coach who put the accent on hard work rather than entertainment.
Hector Enrique
A tireless midfielder, he was a key contributor to Argentina's triumph in 1986....
Jorge Burruchaga
Blessed with sublime technique, he was Diego Maradona's first lieutenant.
Jorge Valdano
A thoroughbred, classy striker who became a coach, writer and successful ...
Oscar Ruggeri
A sturdy, uncomplicated defender who long held the national record for ...
World Champions
Germany 2006
The team captained by Cannavaro sealed Italy their fourth FIFA World Cup™ triumph.
Korea/Japan 2002
De la mano de Scolari, la Seleção alcanzó en Asia el soñado Pentacampeonato.
France 1998
The victorious French paraded down the Champs-Elysees after outclassing Brazil.
USA 1994
The Selecao ended a 24-year barren spell with victory in the States.
Italy 1990
In Italy, the resilient Germans claimed a third FIFA World Cup.
Mexico 1986
Under a fierce Mexican sun, Maradona's men clinched Argentina's second crown.
Spain 1982
Despite a slow start, Bearzot and his men secured Italy's third world crown.
Argentina 1978
After a 56-year wait, the Albiceleste celebrated in front of their raucous fans.
Germany 1974
Hosts Germany became the first winners of the new FIFA World Cup Trophy.
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