Jorge Valdano
Mexico 1986
Valdano: The most beautiful sensation I've ever experienced
A key player and the scorer of Argentina's second goal in
the Final, Jorge Valdano reflects on the realisation of a lifelong
dream in Mexico.
Statistics
| Opponent | GF | GA | R | Y | MNP |
| Germany FR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90 |
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Korea Republic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Edition | Position | MP | GS | R | Y | MNP |
| 1986 | Winner | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 630 |
| 1982 | Second round | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
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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