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1986 FIFA World Cup (Conclusion)
Argentina v Belgium
Maradona struck twice, ending Belgium's run and returning to the finals for the second time in three tournaments.
Canada v France
Platini scored in the 9th; but the tense game was in doubt until he scored again in the 88th, ending the hosts' miracle run and earning France' first berth in the final.
Canada defeated the Belgians 2-1 in a fairly slow match played in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Final: Argentina v France
Jose Brown put Argentina up one midway through the first frame; Valdano scored in the 55th and the Argentines looked to be strolling to victory in Montréal. Platini pulled one back in the 74th minute to the delight of the crowd, but Burruchaga scored on a pass from Maradona in the 87th.
30 million Argentines partied in the streets to welcome their second World Cup Victory.
Diego Maradona won Golden Ball honours and Michel Platini the Golden Boot.
The success of the hosts' captured the public imagination; the newly launched Candian Football Association saw a doubling of attendance after the season resumed following the tournament.