1986 FIFA World Cup 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June 1986. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. With European nations not allowed to host after the previous World Cup in Spain, Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially resigned in 1982. Mexico was selected as the new host in May 1983. This was the third FIFA World Cup tournament in succession that was hosted
1985 in Japan the 1985 Asian Judo Championships and topped the medals table with the most gold and overall total medals tied with China. In rugby union, Ireland toured Japan. In swimming, Japan hosted the first Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. In tennis, Japan hosted the 1985 Federation Cup, won by Czechoslovakia. 1985 in Japan Events in the year 1985 in Japan. It corresponds to Shōwa 60 (昭和60年) in the Japanese calendar. For the year in anime, see 1985 in anime. In film, "Gray Sunset" won the Best film award at the Japan Academy Prize, "Ran" won Best film at the Blue Ribbon Awards,