Historical profile
Career context
Burruchaga's run and finish against West Germany delivered the decisive image of Argentina's second world title.
Argentina 1986 squad
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World champion · 1986
Jorge Burruchaga
#7 · Attacking midfielder
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Mexico 1986 record
7Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Career archive
Key chapters
1
Won the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup with Independiente.
2
Played in France for Nantes and Valenciennes.
3
Scored the winning goal in the 1986 World Cup final.
Tournament role
Mexico 1986
A central attacking figure who scored the 84th-minute winner in the final.
7Appearances
2Goals
2Assists
Honours cabinet
Major honours
FIFA World Cup · 1986 Copa Libertadores · 1984 Intercontinental Cup · 1984