What was Maradona's greatest World Cup moment?

Diego Maradona, considered one of the greatest footballers in history, had many unforgettable moments in his stunning career. However, his most glorious moment came in the 1986 World Cup, held in Mexico.

Maradona had already made enormous contributions during the tournament, but nothing comes close to the quarter-final match between Argentina and England. It was during this game that Maradona scored two of the most memorable goals in the history of the sport.

The first goal is still remembered as the Hand of God goal. At the 51st minute of the game, Maradona made an attempt to head the ball towards the English goal post, but it went slightly above his head. He then leaped upward and punched the ball into the net. The goal was scored illegally, but the referee failed to spot it, and Argentina took a 1-0 lead over England.

However, it was his second goal in that match that elevated Maradona to a legendary status. Starting with the midfield, Maradona made a solo run that covered almost half of the field. He dribbled past five defenders and the goalkeeper, and then slotted the ball into England's net. The Argentine team won the match 2-1, and Maradona cemented his place in football history with these two memorable goals.