On June 15, 1986, the Mexican National Team faced the most important match in its entire World Cup history. Already in 1970 they had played the fourth game, although then the prize was a semifinal and they ended up defeated by Italy 4-1.
However, in our second cup at home, the Tricolor knew how to get past Bulgaria, on the field of the Azteca Stadium. That afternoon will be remembered forever for Manuel Negrete's extraordinary goal, but also for the unique atmosphere in the stands and the people's maximum support for their boys.
Mexico won 2-0 and then advanced to the fifth game, the only one they have played in almost 100 years of World Cup appearances.
3 окт 2024