1990 FIFA World Cup (Night of the Alternate History Map Game)

1990 World Cup
The 1990 World Cup was awarded to Portugal. This followed many investements in hotels, renovating stadiums, and improving the infrastructure of the nation. Portugal is the first European nation to host the WC since Z-Day and the first nation that fully fell to infection to host a major world sporting event. The WC marks the point of full return to prominence for this proud nation.

Teams to be invited include and their groups Round of 16

Portugal 0 (A 1st)  v  1 Austria (H 2nd)

Belgium 2 (B 2nd) a.e.t  v  1 Scandinavia (G 1st)

Argentina 3 (C 1st)  v  1 Uruguay (F 2nd)

Colombia 2 (D 2nd)  v 1 England (E 1st)

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Egypt 5 (H 1st)  v  0 Chan Santa Cruz (A 2nd)

Netherlands 0 (G 2nd)  v 0 (4-3)  United Mediterr. (B 1st)

Spain (F 1st) 2  v  1 Scotland (C 2nd)

Brazil (E 2nd) 0 v  1 Italy (D 1st)

Quarterfinals

Portugal 0  v 4 Colombia

Belgium 0 v 2 Argentina

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Egypt 1 v 3 Italy

Spain 2 v 0 United Mediter.

Semi-Finals

Colombia 1 v 3 Argentina

Spain 1 v 1 (7-6 Pen) Italy

Third Place Game: Colombia 1 v 2 Spain

Finals

Argentina 2 v 0 Italy

Argentina repeats as world chamions due to an impressive performance from Marradona again with two goals. Italy struggles having lost even more players to Venice and Lombardy. Despite their depleted team and massive youth, their team chemisty and cohesion propelled them into the finals and helped them achive success throughout the tournement.