Mexico 1986 is remembered for Maradona, but the HOST nation produced a gem of their own! Manuel Negrete received a pass on the edge of the box, flicked the ball up with one touch, and then SMASHED a scissors kick volley past the Bulgarian goalkeeper. The Azteca Stadium ERUPTED! It was voted the greatest World Cup goal EVER by FIFA fans in 2002, and even Maradona himself admitted it was something special!
Country: Mexico Opponent: Bulgaria Year: 1986 Round: Group Stage Score: Mexico 2-0 Bulgaria Minute: 35'
The Moment
- Negrete played a one-two with Javier Aguirre before executing a perfect scissors kick
- The acrobatic volley flew past the Bulgarian goalkeeper into the bottom corner
- Was voted the best goal in World Cup history in a FIFA fan poll in 2002
- Scored in front of 114,000 fans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
- Mexico won 2-0 and advanced to the knockout stages as hosts with style
The Verdict
Negrete's scissors kick was voted the greatest World Cup goal ever by fans around the globe, and it is easy to see why. The technique was absolutely flawless, the setting was perfect — 114,000 fans roaring inside the Azteca — and the execution was world-class in every way. Mexico's finest World Cup moment without question!
Tomorrow: #26 — Stay tuned for the next legendary goal!
