Bizarre story of how Maradona’s Argentina beat England wearing fake street market shirts in Hand of God World Cup game

FORTY years ago, a batch of fake market shirts saved Argentina’s winning 1986 World Cup campaign. England succumbed to a ...

Why designers loved the 1986 World Cup logo and can’t stand this year’s

The ’86 logo became a staple of Mexico City design. The 2026 edition has left designers mourning a missed opportunity.

England returns to Estadio Azteca but isn't seeking revenge over Maradona in 1986

MEXICO CITY (AP) — England’s last memory of a competitive match at Estadio Azteca is not a pleasant one. On June 22, 1986, ...
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England's unfortunate World Cup history in Mexico: Revisiting 1970, 1986 and Diego Maradona's Hand of God

England are back in Mexico for a World Cup match. Facing the in-form hosts at altitude amid storm warnings feels about par ...

England Manager On Mexico City World Cup Match: 'We Cannot Adapt To Altitude'

England manager Thomas Tuchel claimed that they "cannot adapt to the altitude" for their World Cup match in Mexico City.

How the 1986 Mexico World Cup was almost cancelled after a devastating earthquake

Guardian reports after the disaster told of 5,000 deaths, much of the capital being razed, and doubts about Mexico hosting the finals ...

Diego Luna shares what ‘broke his heart’ while watching the 1986 World Cup

Below, in his own words and translated from Spanish, Luna shares his World Cup memories, as well as what he’s most looking forward to as another tournament is underway. What is ...