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
Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 be the highest rank Portugal would receive in the Contest between 1985 and 1990. Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 Portugal was present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986, held in Bergen, Norway. The Portuguese national final to select their entry, the "Festival RTP da Canção 1986", was held on 22 March at the Rádio e Televisão de Portugal Studios in Lisbon, and was hosted by Henrique Mendes and Maria Helena Fialho Gouveia, who hosted the very first Portuguese Contest in 1964. Mendes and Fialho Gouveia introduced and made light commentary on the songs, which were taped in advance