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Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

"We called Maradona 'the God' partly because of that play with his hand, and he will always be god."

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Argentina against Austria during a Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his brace secured a 2-0 victory and a place in the knockout stage. Photo: Reuters

Messi brace downs Austria, sends Argentina to knockout stage

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their first goal in their Group J match against Austria during the Fifa World Cup 2026 at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Messi sets new World Cup record, becomes highest scorer with 18 goals

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Jersey number 10: How an error created a lasting legacy of the greats

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The greatest World Cup team that ever existed never played a single match

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Brazil v Morocco - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - June 13, 2026 Brazil's Igor Thiago in action with Morocco's Brahim Diaz. Photo: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Why neutrality works in the commentary box but fails in the gallery

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Fifa World Cup 2026: Largest countries by population

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Most hat tricks scored in a Fifa World Cup

Cape Verde got a point against Spain on their FIFA World Cup debut. Photo: Reuters

US State Department says working to help Cabo Verde keeper Vozinha's mother attend World Cup

Fifa World Cup 2026 - Group J - Austria v Jordan - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - 16 June 2026- Jordan's Yazan Al Arab scores Austria's second with an own goal. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Austria triumph on World Cup return with 3-1 win over Jordan

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When the host becomes the hurdle: US entry anomalies overshadow FIFA World Cup

2026 World Cup: Games of geopolitics around the beautiful game

2026 World Cup: Games of geopolitics around the beautiful game

Iran team faces same-day entry and exit rule for US World Cup games. Photo: BBC

Iran team faces same-day entry and exit rule for US World Cup games