Argentina wears makeshift jerseys before World Cup quarterfinal in 1986
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Argentina faced England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup wearing knockoff jerseys, sourced from a street market in Mexico City. With concerns over the heat and the weight of their original uniform, the team opted for lighter blue polyester jerseys. Diego Maradona helped choose the final design, which later became iconic after Argentina's victory, highlighted by his controversial 'Hand of God' goal. Argentina ultimately won the tournament, defeating Belgium and West Germany in subsequent matches.
- •Argentina needed new jerseys due to heat concerns.
- •Uniforms were purchased from Tepito market in Mexico City.
- •Diego Maradona chose the final design.
- •Argentina won the quarterfinal match against England, 2-1.
- •The team went on to win the World Cup.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 9 days to the World Cup: Argentina wears knockoff jerseys on their way to glory in 1986
"In need of lightweight uniforms for the blazing Mexico City sun, Argentina's staff found makeshift alternatives in a Mexican street market ahead of the quarterfinals against England.
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