OLIVER HOLT: Why England's breathtaking and heroic victory amid the screaming energy of the Azteca was the greatest game of football I have ever seen
OLIVER HOLT: Until one enchanted evening in Mexico City, I would have told you that the best match I had ever seen was the 2022 World Cup final, the 3-3 draw between Argentina and France.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 6, 2026, 5:41 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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