1986day.year
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2–1 and later goes on to win the World Cup.
Diego Maradona scores the infamous Hand of God goal and then the celebrated Goal of the Century, steering Argentina to a 2–1 victory over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals.
On June 22, 1986, Argentina faced England in the World Cup quarter-finals in Mexico.
Diego Maradona punched the ball into the net for his controversial "Hand of God" goal.
Minutes later, he dribbled past five defenders to score the celebrated "Goal of the Century".
Argentina secured a 2–1 victory and carried this momentum to win the World Cup.
Maradona's blend of controversy and genius in this match remains one of football's greatest legends.
1986
Hand of God goal
Diego Maradona
1986 FIFA World Cup
Argentina
Goal of the Century