World Cup final starter
Started in the back line as Argentina defeated West Germany 3–2.
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PLAYER PROFILE
José Cuciuffo
ArgentinaDefender
José Cuciuffo was a versatile Argentine defender and an important member of the 1986 World Cup-winning side. His club career included Vélez Sarsfield, Boca Juniors and Belgrano. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Vélez Sarsfield, Boca Juniors, Belgrano. José Cuciuffo represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
At a glance
Career snapshot
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Position
- Defender
- Senior clubs
- 3
Biography
The full story
Argentina defender who started the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England at Estadio Azteca. This foundation page is intentionally concise and queued for later full/deep treatment.
Club career
Career journey
1982–1987
Vélez Sarsfield
Established himself as a top-flight defender.
1987–1990
Boca Juniors
Played for one of Argentina’s major clubs.
1991–1993
Belgrano
Later spell in Córdoba.
International
Argentina and the 1986 World Cup
José Cuciuffo represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
- 1986 World Cup
- 1986 FIFA World Cup finalist
- Final
- Argentina 3–2 West Germany
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca
Honours
Major achievements
1986FIFA World CupChampion with Argentina
Story
Defining moments
Vélez Sarsfield
Established himself as a top-flight defender.
Boca Juniors
Played for one of Argentina’s major clubs.
Belgrano
Later spell in Córdoba.
Database coverage
What Footballopedia currently links
These figures describe the current Footballopedia graph coverage, not the player's complete real-world career totals.
- World Cup editions
- 1
- Observed starts
- 1
- Captain starts
- 0
- Linked goals
- 0
- Card mentions
- 0
- Linked matches
- 1
Research
Sources
- FIFAArgentina 3-2 West Germany — 1986 World Cup finalhttps://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/1986mexico/news/worldcupathome-argentina-v-west-germany--mexico-1986-3070259
- AFAArgentina national team archivehttps://www.afa.com.ar/