Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US
Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions. Before the US hosted the world of “soccer” in 1994, neighbouring Mexico had become the first country in the world to organise two World Cups, first in 1970 and again in 1986, when it stepped in for Colombia. As the two countries team up with Canada for an unprecedented three-host World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, we look back at some of the highlights of the first three tournaments held on the continent.
- ▪Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.
- ▪Before the US hosted the world of “soccer” in 1994, neighbouring Mexico had become the first country in the world to organise two World Cups, first in 1970 and again in 1986, when it stepped in for Colombia.
- ▪As the two countries team up with Canada for an unprecedented three-host World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, we look back at some of the highlights of the first three tournaments held on the continent.
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Advertising Home Sport Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US Long read Sport From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions. Issued on: 23/05/2026 - 12:01 7 min Reading time Share By: Benjamin DODMAN / Stéphanie TROUILLARD Pelé, Maradona and Baggio defined the first three World Cups held in North America.
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