How did Maradona's performances in the World Cup impact the tournament?

Diego Maradona is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, and his performances in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico are still talked about today. The tournament was memorable for many reasons, but Maradona's contributions to Argentina's success were particularly noteworthy.

In the quarterfinals against England, Maradona scored one of the most controversial goals in football history, later known as the 'Hand of God' goal, where he punched the ball into the net. Despite the controversy, Maradona's second goal in that same match is widely considered as one of the greatest goals of all time. Maradona received the ball inside his own half, dribbled past five English players and then slotted the ball into the net. This solo effort was voted as the FIFA World Cup Goal of the Century in 2002.

Maradona was instrumental in Argentina's run to the final, where they faced West Germany. In the final, Maradona set up Jorge Burruchaga's winning goal and helped Argentina win their second World Cup.

Maradona's performances in the tournament not only helped Argentina win the World Cup, but also cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. His impact on the tournament can still be felt today, and his goals and performances are still studied and analyzed by football fans and players alike.