# Remembering Maradona in 1986: Azteca stadium and a commentary blunder

Sportswriter David Pleat reflects on his personal memories of Diego Maradona's iconic 1986 World Cup performance in Mexico, including a notable commentary mistake. The piece offers a nostalgic, insider perspective on a legendary sports moment.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/03/england-mexico-world-cup-2026-azteca-stadium-diego-maradona-argentina) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:00:35 GMT