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#2 Argentina versus England / 1986 World Cup

Soccer - World Cup Mexico 1986 - Quarter Final - England v Argentina - Azteca Stadium
England vs. Argentina - 1986 FIFA World Cup

Maradona's most memorable match in his World Cup career was on 22 June of 1986 against England. In the quarterfinals of the tournament, Maradona scored his fourth and fifth goals in international football biggest stage.

The two goals are one of the most memorable ever: the "hand of God" and the "Goal of the century." Maradona's second goal over England is typically remembered as the best goal in World Cup history, particularly for the distance covered and the dribbling.

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Maradona advanced through four English players and the goalkeeper, Peter Shilton, to put them 2-0 up and help them advance to the semis to play Belgium.

Maradona took the opportunity to recognize English players for being "noble" since he was not knocked out by a tackle during his run.

The match took place in the Estadio Azteca, in Mexico.

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