Classic World Cup moments highlighted as 2026 tournament approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
As the June 11 opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws near, a review of ten memorable moments from past tournaments is underway. These moments include Argentina's 1986 'Hand of God' goal by Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt in the 2006 final. Other highlights feature Luis Suarez's biting scandal during the 2014 World Cup and Carlos Alberto's iconic goal in the 1970 final against Italy. Each of these instances has become part of World Cup lore, capturing the essence of the event’s rich history and the narratives that unfold on the world stage.
- •2026 World Cup starts on June 11 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- •Memorable moments include Maradona's 'Hand of God' in 1986
- •Zidane's headbutt during the 2006 final is highlighted
- •Suarez's biting incident from 2014 revisited
- •Carlos Alberto’s famous goal in 1970 recalled
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"As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.
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