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What happened to England's 1986 World Cup squad? How Three Lions stars fared after fateful Hand of God match in Mexico City 40 years ago

Argentina's Diego Maradona scored his 'Hand of God' goal during a World Cup quarter-final when he punched the ball into England's net on June 22, 1986 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jul 2, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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