Opening Goal Upsets Argentina
François Omam-Biyik heads the only goal as Cameroon shock reigning champions Argentina in the opening match of the 1990 World Cup. The upset becomes one of the tournament's defining results.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
François Omam-Biyik Biography and Timeline
Follow François Omam-Biyik through 2 dated historical records for Cameroon.
François Omam-Biyik, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1990–1994Years on this page
1990
1994
Returns for Second World Cup
François Omam-Biyik returns to the World Cup with Cameroon in 1994. He remains a central figure after scoring the celebrated winner against Argentina four years earlier.
Records, sources and methodology
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