1986 World Cup: The Finals
The 1986 finals left many vivid memories, but one man dominated that summer in Mexico. The tournament was illuminated by Diego Maradona’s brilliance and remains notorious for his ‘Hand of God’ goal against England. The traditional opening ceremony played heavily into national imagery – verging on stereotypes – of Mayan pyramids and dancers in indigenous…
1986 World Cup: Background & Preparations
The 1986 World Cup returned to Mexico 16 years after it hosted Brazil’s historic triumph and Pelé’s international swansong. Initially awarded to Colombia at FIFA’s 1974 congress, by the early 1980s it was clear that a struggling economy would struggle to cope with the 24-nation extravaganza and they officially withdrew at the end of 1982.…
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