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1986 in Belgium

Explore 9 historical events and records for Belgium in 1986.

Historical records for Belgium in 1986

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June

Extra-Time Goal Against Soviet Union

Claesen, Nico ยท Leon ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores Belgium's fourth goal during extra time in the World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.

Extra-Time Goal Against Soviet Union

Demol, Stephane ยท Leon ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Heads Belgium in front during extra time in the 4-3 World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.

Goal Against Soviet Union

Scifo, Enzo ยท Leon ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Scores Belgium's first equaliser in the 4-3 extra-time World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.

Second Equaliser Against Soviet Union

Ceulemans, Jan ยท Leon ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the dramatic World Cup round-of-16 victory over the Soviet Union.

Decisive World Cup Shootout Penalty

Van der Elst, Leo ยท Puebla ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Scores Belgium's decisive penalty in the shootout victory over Spain in the World Cup quarter-final.

World Cup Quarter-Final Goal

Ceulemans, Jan ยท Puebla ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores Belgium's goal in the 1-1 World Cup quarter-final draw with Spain before the penalty shootout.

World Cup Shootout Save

Pfaff, Jean-Marie ยท Puebla ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Saves Eloy's penalty as Belgium defeat Spain in the World Cup quarter-final shootout.

Other events (month unknown)

Ceulemans Leads Belgian Cup Triumph

Ceulemans, Jan ยท Bruges ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Jan Ceulemans contributes leadership and attacking power as Club Brugge lift the 1985โ€“86 Belgian Cup.

International Caps

Pfaff, Jean-Marie ยท Mexico City ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Keeps goal for Belgium in the 1986 World Cup as the national side reaches the semi-finals for the first time.

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