Mexico, 1986

This World Cup was held in Mexico for the first time from May 31 to June 29. The formats were already almost like what we have right know. There were 24 teams that played 52 matches in 9 cities. There was a group stage, round of 16, quarter finals, semi finals and the final. Argentina, that had Maradona as their star, beat England in the quarter finals with the infamous "Hand of God". West Germany also beat the host Mexico in the same round. Argentina beat Belgium in thew semifinals with goals of Maradona. They played the final against West Germany and beat them 3-2 in the last exciting 10 minutes. France got the third place. The mascot was Pique and Maradona got the Golden Ball award.