In the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, France (Équipe de France de Football) faced three-time world champion …
In the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, France (Équipe de France de Football) faced three-time world champion Brazil (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol) who, with the score at 1-1, missed a chance of victory when goalkeeper Joel Bats saved Zico's penalty. Although Michel Platini missed his effort in the ensuing shoot-out, fellow midfielder Luis Fernandez struck to send France through.
Germany (Germany Football Team - Die Mannschaft) and Mexico (Selección Nacional de México) drew 0–0 after extra time, and the Germans eliminated the hosts 4–1 on penalties.
