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West Germany

Overview

West Germany reached the 1986 World Cup final and recovered from 2–0 down before Argentina won 3–2.

Key facts

Tournament
FIFA World Cup
World Cup editions
1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990
World Cup matches in graph
62

History

The final links Lothar Matthäus, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Rudi Völler and Maradona’s decisive pass to Burruchaga.

World Cup appearances

1954Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1954 · Finish: Champion · Manager: Sepp Herberger
1958Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1958 · Finish: Fourth place
1966Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1966 · Finish: Runner-up
1970Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1970 · Finish: Third place
1974Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1974 · Finish: Champion · Manager: Helmut Schön
1982Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1982 · Finish: Runner-up
1986Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1986 · Finish: Runner-up
1990Competition: FIFA World Cup · Season: 1990 · Finish: Champion · Manager: Franz Beckenbauer

Sources

Mexico 1986 — highlights, replays, goals and featuresPublisher: FIFA · Scope: Tournament awards, goals and key moments

Related

Diego MaradonaType: player · Role: Maradona connection
1986 FIFA World CupType: season · Role: Tournament