Maradona's iconic World Cup performance turns 40 years old today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:51 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
June 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Diego Armando Maradona's remarkable performance in the 1986 World Cup against England, held at the Azteca Stadium. In that match, Maradona scored two legendary goals: the controversial 'Hand of God' and another widely regarded as the greatest goal in World Cup history, where he dribbled past five English players. As Argentina competes in the current World Cup, memories of Maradona's feats resurface among fans and players alike. This World Cup year, Argentina aims to replicate its 1986 success.
- •40th anniversary of Maradona's performance against England
- •First goal known as the 'Hand of God'
- •Second goal seen as the greatest in World Cup history
- •Match took place at Azteca Stadium
- •Argentina seeks to win another World Cup this year
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — 🥹 40 years since the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century
"On June 22, 1986, Diego Armando Maradona etched into the world’s memory one of the most unforgettable performances in football history.When we talk about World Cups, one of the names that most quick...
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