The 1986 FIFA World Cup was the 13th FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial football tournament for men's senior national teams. It was played in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June 1986. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so, and resigned in November 1982. Mexico was selected as the new host in May 1983, and became the first country to host the World Cup more than once, after previously hosting the 1970 edition.
The Saudi Arabia national football team represents Saudi Arabia in men's international football. They are known as Al-Suqour Al-Khodhur, a reference to their traditional colours of green and white, and represent both FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The Iraq national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association (IFA), the governing body for football in Iraq. Iraq's usual home venue is the Basra International Stadium.
The Kuwait national football team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. Kuwait made one World Cup finals appearance, in 1982, managing one point in the group stages. In the Asian Cup, Kuwait reached the final in 1976 and won the tournament in 1980.
The Jordan national football team represents Jordan in international football and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association. Jordan have never qualified for the World Cup finals but have appeared five times in the Asian Cup and reached the final match of a major tournament for the first time in the 2023 edition, finishing as runners-up for the first time.
The South Yemen national football team, recognised as Yemen DPR by FIFA, represented South Yemen in men's international football, playing as one of two Yemeni teams, along with North Yemen.
Hussein Saeed Mohammed is an Iraqi former footballer who played as a forward and is a former president of the Iraq Football Association. Saeed is in ninth place in the list of top international goal scorers, with 78 goals. Along with Ahmed Radhi, he is considered to be the best Iraqi player of the 20th century and features in 25th place in Asia's Best Players of the Century list. Hussein's 78 international goals make him currently the Iraqi national team's highest scoring player.
Haris Mohammed Hassan is an Iraqi football midfielder who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Rasheed Club.
Jamal Ali Hamza is an Iraqi football midfielder who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for and now coaches Al Minaa.
Maad Ibrahim Majid is an Iraqi football defender who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Rasheed Club.
Khalil Mohammed Allawi is an Iraqi football defender who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Rasheed Club.
Samir Shaker Mahmoud is an Iraqi former professional footballer who played as defender. He played for the Iraq national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Rasheed Club.
Karim Saddam Menshid is an Iraqi football forward who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for many Iraqi clubs : Al Sinaa, Al Jaish, Al-Rasheed, Al Zawraa, Racing Club Beirut & Al Shorta, Karim Saddam had been Top scorer of Iraqi League for 4 times. He scored unforgettable goal against UAE in 1986 FIFA World Cup Qualification which secured Iraq to go throw to the next stage.
Abdul-Rahim Hameed Aufi is an Iraqi football forward who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Jaish.
Abdul-Fatah Nsaief Jassim is an Iraqi football goalkeeper who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Jaish.
Shaker Mahmoud Hamza is an Iraqi former football midfielder who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Shabab.
Ismail Mohammed Sharif is an Iraqi football midfielder who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Shorta SC and Al-Shabab.
Ghanim Oraibi Jassim Al-Roubai is an Iraqi football defender who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Shabab.
Natiq Hashim Abid-Aoun was an Iraqi football midfielder who played for Iraq in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.
Basim Qasim Hamdan Al-Suwaid is an Iraqi football manager and former player who is currently the manager of Al-Naft.
