World Cup: Argentina honour Maradona on 40th anniversary of ‘Hand of God’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Argentina honored Diego Maradona on the 40th anniversary of his iconic 'Hand of God' goal during a World Cup match against Austria, with fans and players paying tribute throughout the tournament.

• Argentina honored Diego Maradona on the 40th anniversary of his 'Hand of God' goal during a World Cup match against Austria
• Maradona's 1986 World Cup performance included the controversial goal and the 'Goal of the Century' against England
• Argentina fans and players commemorated Maradona with banners and tributes throughout the 2026 World Cup tournament
• Maradona scored a hat-trick against Austria in 1980 and died in 2020 at age 60