Qualification for the 1986 World Cup was secured by Portugal in their final group match thanks to a Carlos Manuel winner against West Germany. This famous victory in Stuttgart ensured that the José Torres-led team edged out Sweden and would travel to Mexico the following summer. The tournament itself did not prove to be a memorable one, unfortunately, despite a great start and another Carlos Manuel winner to overcome England. Defeat followed against Poland and, needing just a draw against Morocco to progress to the knock-out stages, Portugal fell to a 3-1 defeat.