Group D of the 1986 FIFA World Cup was one of the groups of nations competing at the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The group's first round of matches began on 1 June and its last matches were played on 12 June. Most matches were played at the

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and the

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in Guadalajara. Undefeated

Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ...

, with three clean slate shutouts, topped the group;

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finished second. Both teams advanced to the second round.

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and

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were the other two teams in the group.

Standings

Matches

Spain vs Brazil

Algeria vs Northern Ireland

Brazil vs Algeria

Northern Ireland vs Spain

Northern Ireland vs Brazil

Algeria vs Spain

Sources

* (es
Spanish football Online Database
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