Eh! On 29 June 1986 at the Azteca, Diego Maradona was lifted onto the shoulders of his Argentine teammates while holding the FIFA World Cup trophy above his head. Argentina had just beaten West Germany 3-2 in the Final. Maradona had carried his nation through the entire tournament with displays of pure GENIUS — the Hand of God, the Goal of the Century, the assists in the Final. Now, with the trophy in his hands, he was officially the GREATEST player on Earth!
Year: 1986 Match: Argentina vs West Germany Location: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City Round: Final Category: Triumph
The Moment
- Argentina beat West Germany 3-2 in the 1986 World Cup Final at the Estadio Azteca
- Maradona scored 5 goals and made 5 assists across the tournament — the most decisive individual run in WC history
- He was named the tournament's best player, winning the Golden Ball without any debate
- The image of Maradona lifting the trophy on his teammates' shoulders became absolutely iconic
- Many believe this was the single greatest individual tournament performance in football history
The Verdict
Maradona lifting the World Cup in 1986 was the moment a god was officially crowned king. He carried Argentina through the entire tournament — Hand of God, Goal of the Century, the Final assists — and ended it with the trophy above his head. The most complete individual World Cup performance EVER, capped with the only thing that mattered: the GOLDEN TROPHY!
Tomorrow: #17 — Stay tuned for the next magical World Cup moment!
