Northern Ireland 1–2 Spain
World Cup 1986 · Group stage · Group D · 7 June 1986
Northern Ireland and Spain met on 7 June 1986 in the Group stage · Group D of the World Cup 1986 at Estadio Tres de Marzo, Zapopan, in front of 28,000 spectators. Spain won against Northern Ireland. Referee: Horst Brummeier.
Goals
- 1′ 0–1 Emilio Butragueño (Spain)
- 18′ 0–2 Julio Salinas (Spain)
- 46′ 1–2 Colin Clarke (Northern Ireland)
The first goal came in minute 1; in total 3 goals were scored.
| Competition | World Cup 1986 |
| Round | Group stage · Group D |
| Date | 7 June 1986 |
| Venue | Estadio Tres de Marzo, Zapopan |
| Attendance | 28,000 |
| Referee | Horst Brummeier |
Other meetings of Northern Ireland and Spain
- 25 June 1982 · World Cup 1982 — Spain 0–1 Northern Ireland
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