NATIONAL_TEAM
England
Overview
England met Maradona’s Argentina in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, one of the most famous matches in tournament history.
Key facts
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup
- World Cup editions
- 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026
- World Cup matches in graph
- 82
History
The 1986 England node connects Peter Shilton, Gary Lineker, Bobby Robson and the Estadio Azteca quarter-final.
World Cup appearances
1966Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1966 · Finish: Champion · Manager: Alf Ramsey
1990Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1990 · Finish: Fourth place
2018Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 2018 · Finish: Fourth place
2026Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 2026 · Finish: Third place
Sources
Mexico 1986 — highlights, replays, goals and featuresPublisher: FIFA · Accessed: 2026-10-07 · Scope: Tournament awards, goals and key moments
England men’s senior national football team squad — all-time statsPublisher: England Football / The FA · Accessed: 2026-10-07
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