<P> 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 by a Hispanophonic country , after Spain in 1982 , and Argentina in 1978 . </P>
<P> 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 by a Hispanophonic country , after Spain in 1982 , and Argentina in 1978 . </P>
where was the 1986 world cup supposed to be held
where was the 1986 world cup supposed to be held
Colombia
Colombia