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5 1986 Mexico quizzes and 60 1986 Mexico trivia questions.
1.
Maradonas Miracles
  Maradona's Miracles    
Fun Fill-It
 20 Qns
Mexico 1986
The 1986 World Cup in Azteca Stadium, Argentina vs England, Maradona's famous four minutes in history. What do you remember of it all?
Easier, 20 Qns, Midget40, Mar 02 24
Easier
Midget40 gold member
Mar 02 24
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  Mexico Magic   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 Questions on the magical Mexico 86 FIFA World Cup. Good Luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, scholesno3, Apr 07 23
Tough
scholesno3
Apr 07 23
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  World Cup 1986    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Now we're off to the 1986 finals. Do you know the answers?
Average, 10 Qns, Vermic, May 31 07
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Vermic
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  World Cup '86    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions about goal scorers from ten different teams from the 1986 games in Mexico.
Tough, 10 Qns, graeffe, May 31 07
Tough
graeffe
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  World Cup Mexico    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the fantastic era of Pele to one of the most magnificent and controversial World Cups in history, here comes the tale of Mexico in '86.
Average, 10 Qns, Petros, Apr 07 23
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Petros
Apr 07 23
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trivia question Quick Question
Who went into the Mexico World Cup as the South American Player of the Year?

From Quiz "Mexico Magic"





1986 Mexico Trivia Questions
1. Which team were defeated by West Germany in the semi-finals, which happened to be the second time in 4 years following their exit at the Spain World Cup?

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: France

France lost 2-0 to a free kick from Andreas Brehme and a late goal from Rudi Voller. They also lost to West Germany in the 1982 World Cup on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.

2. DENMARK. Denmark beat Uruguay 6-1 in the group phase. Preben Elkjaer scored three goals, with Soeren Lerby and Michael Laudrup scoring one goal each. Who scored the last goal for Denmark, in the 88th minute?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Jesper Olsen

In group phase Denmark also beat Scotland (1-0) and West-Germany (2-0). Denmark became then one of the favourites. Their fans were known as "Roligans". In the next round Denmark lost to Spain and Emilio Butragueno (four goals) 1-5.

3. Why did Colombia, the original host country for the '86 tournament, step down in which Mexico took their place to host?

From Quiz World Cup Mexico

Answer: Could not afford it

Mexico indeed was chosen as Colombia's replacement due to their unfortunate tight budget.

4. What team finished, surprisingly, fourth at this World Cup?

From Quiz World Cup 1986

Answer: Belgium

5. Who went into the Mexico World Cup as the South American Player of the Year?

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: Enzo Francescoli (Uruguay)

Enzo Francescoli went into the tournament as the South American player of year. Much was expected of him and Uruguay. Francescoli scored a penalty against Denmark in a game Uruguay lost 6-1, and they went out in round 2 against their arch-enemies Argentina.

6. BRAZIL. Brazil beat Northern Ireland 3-0 in group phase. Which Brazilian defender made the famous goal against Pat Jennings and put Brazil further ahead 2-0?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Josimar

Careca scored Brazil's two other goals. Josimar's spectacular goal was shot from 30 meters to the upper right corner of the goal. P{at Jennings ended his international career in this game with a world record 119th cap, on his 41st birthday.

7. Which team kicked Brazil out of the quarter-finals on penalties?

From Quiz World Cup Mexico

Answer: France

The stunned Brazilian's faced a shocking exit to their World Cup, with such players as Zico and Socrates catching an early plane home. France won the penalty shoot-out 4-3 after scores were locked at 1-1 at full-time, and at the end of extra-time.

8. Who scored the most goals during this tournament?

From Quiz World Cup 1986

Answer: Gary Lineker (England)

9. Which player scored an hat-trick in Denmark's 6-1 thrashing of Uruguay in the group stages?

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: Prejben Elkjaer-Larsen

Soren Lerby, Michael Laudrup and Jesper Olsen scored the other goals in this thrashing of Uruguay. This was Denmark's first ever appearance at the World Cup finals.

10. FRANCE. A classic quarterfinal against Brazil ended after extra time 1-1. France won the penalty shoot-out 4-3. Who scored the last and decisive penalty for France?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Luis Fernandez

Careca for Brazil 1-0, Platini for France 1-1 in normal time. In the shoot-out, Brazilians Socrates and Julio Cesar failed. France's Platini also failed. France went on to lose 0-2 to West-Germany in Semi-Final, and beat Belgium 4-2 in bronze medal match.

11. Which African nation got through to the second round?

From Quiz World Cup Mexico

Answer: Morocco

Being the first ever African nation to survive the first round, Morocco successfully makes it through. They came top of Group F, and were undefeated - Morocco 4pts, England 3pts, Poland 3pts, Portugal 2pts - all four teams won one game.

12. What Asian country played in Group A against Argentina, Italy and Bulgaria?

From Quiz World Cup 1986

Answer: South Korea

13. Gary Lineker was the top scorer at the World Cup finals in Mexico with 6 goals. England scored 7 goals in the tournament. Who scored the other goal?

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: Peter Beardsley

Peter Beardsley scored in the 3-0 2nd Round victory over Paraguay, after a shot by Terry Butcher was spilled by the goalkeeper.

14. WEST GERMANY. West-Germany beat home team Mexico in the quarter-finals by penalty shoot-out. Who scored the decisive penalty for West-Germany?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Pierre Litbarski

Of course none of the German players failed the penalty and this was one of the many German shoot-out victories. Unfortunately for Germany there was no shoot-out needed in the final, which Germany lost 2-3 to Argentina.

15. When was that fateful game played at Azteca stadium between Argentina and England?

From Quiz World Cup Mexico

Answer: June 22nd

Argentina v England, the two sides have, ever since that fateful day, remained rivals, after Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, and also the most beautiful goal of his career.

16. Who scored the second goal for West Germany in injury time in the semi-final against France?

From Quiz World Cup 1986

Answer: Rudi Voller

17. Who scored the winning goal for Argentina in the final against West Germany?

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: Jorge Burruchaga

West Germany fought back from 2-0 down with goals from Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Rudi Voller, but a through ball from the brilliant Maradona put Burrachaga through to score.

18. ARGENTINA. Who were the three Argentinians who scored in the Final against West-Germany?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Brown, Valdano, Burruchaga

Brown 1-0, Valdano 2-0, Rummenigge 2-1, Voeller 2-2, Burruchaga 3-2.

19. What nationality was the referee who allowed the 'Hand of God' goal?

From Quiz World Cup Mexico

Answer: Tunisian

After being smashed in the face by an English defender's elbow far from the Tunisian, Diego Maradona got his revenge.

20. What was the final score in the Final, won by Argentina?

From Quiz World Cup 1986

Answer: Argentina v. West Germany 3-2

21. The great Brazilian, Zico, missed a penalty against France at 1-1 in their Quarter Final clash, but who won the penalty for Brazil?

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: Branco

Zico came off the bench and put Branco through who was fouled by the French goalkeeper. The game went to penalties and the French went through - although Zico did score his spot kick in the shoot-out.

22. BELGIUM. In quarter-final match against Spain the full time score was 1-1. Who put Belgium into the lead 1-0, with a header past the Spanish goal-keeper Antonio Zubizarreta?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Jan Ceulemans

Spain equalised in the 84th minute through Senore, but Belgium progressed to the semi-finals after penalty shoot-out and was then eliminated by a 0-2 loss to Argentina (Diego Maradona scored both goals). Belgium was the biggest surprise in the games.

23. What was thrown onto the pitch on June 1st during the match between France and Canada?

From Quiz World Cup Mexico

Answer: rooster

As a symbol of France, a France-crazed fan threw a rooster onto the pitch, delaying the match. France beat Canada 1-0.

24. What is the name of the Belgian goalkeeper in the tournament?

From Quiz World Cup 1986

Answer: Jean Marie Pfaff

25. A nature question? Rats beats Bats. In a group clash a player called Rats scored past a goalkeeper called Bats - which teams were playing in this encounter?

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: France and U.S.S.R

Vasily Rats of the U.S.S.R scored past Joel Bats of France in the 1-1 Group match. Both teams progressed to the second round.

26. BULGARIA. The opening match against Italy was 1-1. Altobelli scored first to make it 1-0 for Italy. Who equalised for Bulgaria with a header 5 minutes before full time?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Nasko Sirakov

Bulgaria still didn't get their first win in the World Cup (it came later in 1994). Other matches in group phases for Bulgaria were 1-1 against South-Korea, and 0-2 against Argentina. Nonetheless they progressed to the 2nd round, where they lost 0-2 against the home team, Mexico.

27. In the second round match between England and Paraguay, which two English players shared the same name?

From Quiz World Cup Mexico

Answer: Gary Stevens & Stevens

Though they were not related, this caused great confusion for tv broadcasters (Gary M Stevens and Gary A Stevens). England won 3-0.

28. Who scored a goal with 'The hand of God' in a match against England?

From Quiz World Cup 1986

Answer: Diego Maradona (Argentina)

29. Which Spanish player scored 4 goals in his team's 5-1 second round victory over a fellow European nation.

From Quiz Mexico Magic

Answer: Butragueno

Denmark progressed to the second round after beating Scotland, West Germany and Uruguay, but were stunned with a 4 goal display by Emilio Butragueno - nicknamed "El Buitre" - The Vulture.

30. PORTUGAL. Portugal shocked England in their first match by winning 1-0. Who scored the only goal?

From Quiz World Cup '86

Answer: Carlos Manuel

Even with this first up win over England, the '86 World Cup wasn't a big success for Portugal. In other group phase matches Portugal lost 0-1 to Poland, and 1-3 to Morocco and was sent out from the games.

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