1986 World Cup Round of 16 vs France
Brazil vs France 1986 quarter-final: Zico hits post, France wins on penalties.
Brazil faced France in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. The match was decided by a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Quick Facts
- Date
- June 21, 1986
- Venue
- Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara
- Result
- 1-1 (4-3 on penalties)
- Goalscorers
- Careca (Brazil), Platini (France)
- Stage
- Quarter-Final
- Key moment
- Zico hits post in extra time
Lore & Background
Zico hit the post in the 72nd minute from a free kick during regular time. The match went to penalties, and France won the shootout.
Reader's Guide
This was a quarter-final match, not a round of 16 match.
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