[94553] 40 years to the 'Hand of God': The sports world marks Maradona's peak moment

40 years to the 'Hand of God': Memories from the 1986 World Cup

Today, June 22, 2026, marks four decades since one of the most controversial and famous moments in world football history. While the world is in the midst of the 2026 World Cup matches, many sports channels are reminiscing about the historic 1986 World Cup quarter-final, where Diego Maradona led Argentina to an unforgettable victory over England.

Sport Bad News channel notes that on this exact date 40 years ago, Maradona scored what is known as the "Goal of the Century." The channel, which focuses on global sports reports, highlights the historical significance of Maradona's individual performance in that game.

At the same time, canalevarzesh channel focuses on the controversial aspect of the game, mentioning that it has been 40 years since the famous "Hand of God" goal, in which Maradona used his hand to defeat the English goalkeeper. Akharinkhabar channel also joins the commemoration of the event and defines it as "Maradona's controversial masterpiece", while emphasizing the connection to the current tournament taking place this year.