THE STORY
On June 22, 1986, during the FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, Argentina's Diego Maradona scored a controversial goal using his left hand, which the officials did not see, allowing the goal to stand. It gave Argentina a 1-0 lead over England, and Argentina eventually won the match 2-1.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Diego Maradona, Argentina, England
WHY IT MATTERS
The "Hand of God" goal remains one of football's most infamous officiating controversies and a lasting example of how an undetected infringement can affect a major match.