1986 FIFA World Cup first nation to host two World Cups. This second World Cup in Mexico came 16 years after the first one in 1970. A severe earthquake in September 1985, eight months before the tournament, cast doubt over Mexico's ability to organize the event, but the stadia were not affected and it was decided to go ahead with the preparations. As 1986 had been declared the International Year of Peace by the United Nations, the advertising boards of all the stadia displayed the FIFA and United Nations logos along with the legend "Football for Peace – Peace Year". For the design of
1985 Davis Cup 1985 Davis Cup The 1985 Davis Cup was the 74th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 63 teams would enter the competition, 16 in the World Group, 27 in the Europe Zone, 12 in the Eastern Zone, and 8 in the American Zone. Sweden defeated West Germany in the final, which was held at the Olympiahalle in Munich, West Germany, on 20-22 December. First round losers play in World Group Relegation Play-off. Date: 4-6 October The winner of the Americas Zone bracket was promoted to the 1986 World Group. The winner of the Eastern