Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Manuel Negrete’s Acrobatic Classic

The 1986 FIFA World Cup makes its third appearance in Britannica’s series on famous World Cup goals. Argentine superstar Diego Maradona dominated the tournament, scoring the infamous “hand of God” goal and the “goal of the century” in quick succession during a quarterfinal match against England. But it was another sensational goal, perfectly executed by Mexico’s Manuel Negrete, that fans later voted the best goal in the history of the World Cup. In the 34th...