Mexico became the first country to host two FIFA World Cups, but it only took one man to capture the tournament in such perfect fervour - Diego Maradona.

Jul 15, 2010 - Andy Paolacci

Which stadium holds the record for accommodating the most World Cup matches? Find out this, and many more facts from the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Jun 7, 2010 - Andy Paolacci

Pele said goodbye to international football by helping Brazil to their third World Cup crown with a convincing 4-1 victory over Italy.

Jun 29, 2009 - David Hein

The history of FIFA World Cup from Pele at Mexico 1970 to Maradona at Mexico 1986.

Mar 25, 2010 - Shona Black

Zinedine Zidane's two goals bring Les Bleus to the top of the football world as the defensive-minded French become sixth nation to win World Cup at home.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

The 1986 Grand Prix season saw Williams, McLaren, Lotus and Benetton all win Formula 1 races

Dec 17, 2008 - Kevin Guthrie

Nigel Mansell's Formula 1 title challenge gained momentum during the summer of 1986 as the Williams driver scored Grand Prix victories in Canada, France and Britain.

Dec 17, 2008 - Kevin Guthrie

Argentina has set up a tantalising quarter-final clash with Germany after defeating Mexico, 3-1, at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on 27 June 2010.

Jun 27, 2010 - Andy Paolacci

Italy beat France on penalties in Berlin to win their fourth World Cup

Jul 18, 2006 - Simon Melville

Javier Aguirre's Mexico made hard work of qualifying for the World Cup in South Africa. With their place confirmed, can they achieve the consistency needed for success?

Dec 8, 2009 - Ryan Miller

Alain Prost and McLaren started 1986 as defending champions. The main threat to their Formula 1 title came from Williams.

Dec 17, 2008 - Kevin Guthrie

West Germany became the third nation to win three World Cups as they beat Argentina 1-0 to avenge their loss to the South Americans in the 1986 final.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

Uruguay collected their second World Cup trophy by beating hosts Brazil in the decisive final match 2-1 as the event returned after a 12-year hiatus due to World War II.

Jun 29, 2009 - David Hein

Italy beat France in penalties to collect their fourth World Cup title with Zinedine Zidane getting red-carded after headbutting Italian Marco Materazzi.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

Argentina won their first World Cup title in history and became the fifth host nation to claim the trophy with a 3-1 victory in the final over the Netherlands.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

Garrincha stands out in place of an injured Pele as Brazil knock off Czechoslovakia 3-1 to repeat their World Cup title in 1962 in Chile.

Jun 29, 2009 - David Hein

The 1986 F1 World Championship was decided in Adelaide, where Mansell came tantalisingly close to winning his first Grand Prix title.

Dec 17, 2008 - Kevin Guthrie

"Papa Don't Preach," "Take My Breath Away," "the Final Countdown" and "Kiss" are just some of the best 80's songs of 1986.

Apr 3, 2009 - Simone Preuss

South Africa and Mexico tie 1-1 in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Jun 11, 2010 - justine bishop