The first time Mexico staged world football’s showpiece event was in 1970. With an inspired Pele in their ranks, champions Brazil dazzled the watching world in a tournament that featured legends such as Franz Beckenbauer as well as a series of historic games, like the semi-final between Italy and West Germany.
Sixteen years later, in 1986, Mexico was again the host, this time witnessing the exaltation of Diego Armando Maradona. The Argentinian star was at the peak of his powers at that tournament, steering La Albiceleste to their second world title with victory over West Germany.
