Argentina's win over West Germany in the 1986 FIFA World Cup final match was not controversial in its own sense. It was the way Argentina reached the final match that sparked controversy, specifically their 2-1 victory over England in the semi-finals.
On 22 June 1986, Argentina faced England for the right to play in the final match of the FIFA World Cup. In the 51st minute, Argentina scored the first goal by Diego Maradona with his hand. Dubbed the Hand of God goal, Maradona's handball score went unnoticed by match officials and the goal stood, which infuriated English supporters. Following the goal, Argentina continued on to win 2-1 over England to qualify for the final match.
Argentina won their first world cup in 1978 , with the help of Mario Kempes.
Argentina have won the world cup twice , once in 1978 with Mario Kempes and in 1986 under Diego Maradona.
Argentina won the World Cup on home soil in 1978, and in Mexico in 1986.
The captain of Argentina football team in 1986 was Diego Maradona.
These are the winners of the last 10 World Cups: 2006 - Italy 2002 - Brazil 1998 - France 1994 - Brazil 1990 - West Germany 1986 - Argentina 1982 - Italy 1978 - Argentina 1974 - West Germany 1970 - Brazil
2006 Italy 2002 Brazil 1998 France 1994 Brazil 1990 Germany 1986 Argentina 1982 Italy 1978 Argentina 1974 Germany . . .
Argentina has won the World Cup twice - in 1978 and 1986.yes maradona in 1986
Argentina won their first world cup in 1978 , with the help of Mario Kempes.
The captain of Argentina in the 1986 world cup was Diego maradona.
1978 - Argentina 1982 - Italy 1986 - Argentina
Argentina won the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. Argentina won the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.
Argentina have won the world cup twice , once in 1978 with Mario Kempes and in 1986 under Diego Maradona.
Argentina won the World Cup on home soil in 1978, and in Mexico in 1986.
The captain of Argentina football team in 1986 was Diego Maradona.
These are the winners of the last 10 World Cups: 2006 - Italy 2002 - Brazil 1998 - France 1994 - Brazil 1990 - West Germany 1986 - Argentina 1982 - Italy 1978 - Argentina 1974 - West Germany 1970 - Brazil
Argentina defeated West Germany
In 1986 Argentina defeated Germany.