1986 world cup

 This tournament was in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. Colombia was supposed to host, but fue to "economic reasons" they pulled out in 1982.  In May 1983 Mexico was chosen.  Diego Maradona scored two memorable goals of the 5 he scored.  Both against England in the quarterfinals.  First goal was the "Hand of God" goal,  second was the "Goal of the century." Pair of matches in final group stage games started at the same time.  Format reverted back to round of 16 to start knockout round.  Top two teams plus 4 best third place teams moved on. Group A had Argentina*, Italy*, Bulgaria* and South Korea. Group B had Mexico*, Paraguay*, Belgium* and Iraq. Group C had Soviet Union*, France*, Hungary and Canada. Group D had Brazil*, Spain*, Northern Ireland and Algeria.  Group E had Denmark*, West Germany*, Uruguay* and Scotland.  Group F had Morocco*, England*, Poland* and Portugal.  Round of 16: Argentina 1 Uruguay 0, England 3 Paraguay 0, Spain 5 Denmark 1, Belgium 4 Soviet Union 3 (et), Brazil 4 Poland 0, France 2 Italy 0, West Germany 1 Morocco 0 and Mexico 2 Bulgaria 0. Quarterfinals: Argentina 2 England 1, Belgium 1(5) Spain 1(4), France 1(4) Brazil 1(3), and West Germany 0(4) Mexico 0(1). Semi finals: Argentina 2 Belgium 1 and West Germany 2 France 0. 3rd place: France 4 Belgium 2 (et). Final: Argentina 3 West Germany 2. Argentina wins second tournament.  Tomorrow is 1990 in Italy.  Here is the poster for this tournament.