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36 years ago, the Canadian mens' national team played at the FIFA World Cup for the first time. They didn't win a game or even score a goal but the moment inspired a generation who blazed a trail all ...

In 1986, Mexico became the first nation to be given the honour of hosting two World Cups. 16 years prior Mexico had hosted an incredibly successful and fondly remembered World Cup tournament where the ...

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year’s World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died.

The 1986 World Cup in Mexico had a few contenders. The usual West Germany, Italy, and Brazil were amongst the favourites along with Argentina, with the gifted Diego Maradona. The winners had the ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year’s World Cup title before later struggling with ...

Mexico’s World Cup history carries one warning that still feels relevant before this year’s tournament, even with major ...

Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from the 1986 World Cup has resurfaced. The award, which had been missing for decades, will be auctioned in Paris next month, the Aguttes house said Tuesday.