Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US
Summary
The article reviews memorable moments from three World Cups held in North America: Mexico in 1970 and 1986, and the United States in 1994. It highlights famous events like Brazil’s 1970 victory led by Pelé, Maradona’s 1986 goals including the "Hand of God," and Roberto Baggio’s missed penalty in the 1994 final.Key Facts
- Mexico was the first country to host two World Cups, in 1970 and 1986.
- The 1970 Brazil team, with Pelé and other stars, won the World Cup in Mexico.
- Pelé became the first player to win three World Cups: 1958, 1962, and 1970.
- The 1986 tournament featured Diego Maradona’s famous "Hand of God" goal and a second, highly praised goal against England.
- The USA hosted the World Cup in 1994, marking a major event for soccer in North America.
- Roberto Baggio missed a crucial penalty in the 1994 final, impacting the outcome dramatically.
- Mexico 1986 was held as a replacement after Colombia withdrew from hosting.
- The 1970 semi-final between Italy and West Germany is known as the “Game of the Century” due to its intense and dramatic nature.
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