A BBC journalist reflects on witnessing Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal during his first football match, a moment that remains one of the most controversial and celebrated in the sport's history, even 40 years later.

England is set to face Mexico in a highly anticipated match at the Azteca Stadium, marking their return 40 years after the famous 'Hand of God' game against Argentina during the 1986 World Cup. This encounter is one of the highlights of the tournament, with both teams looking to make a significant impact.

England's head coach Thomas Tuchel led a training session in Mexico City ahead of the team's World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico. The last competitive match England played at Estadio Azteca was in 1986, when they lost to Argentina 2-1, a game remembered for Diego Maradona's iconic performances. However, Tuchel stated that the team is not seeking revenge for that historical loss.

Algeria has filed a complaint with FIFA regarding what they describe as "refereeing injustice" following their opening World Cup match loss to Argentina. The complaint specifically highlights a tackle by Lionel Messi on Algerian defender Aissa Mandi, which occurred in the 30th minute of the match, according to an Algerian football federation source speaking to AFP.

Dozens of Mexican fans gathered outside the England national team’s hotel in Mexico City, armed with loudspeakers, horns, and fireworks, in an attempt to disrupt the players' sleep ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 match against Mexico. This gathering occurred despite police blockades and continued into the early hours of Sunday morning, as the England team arrived at the JW Marriott hotel in Santa Fe.

The race for the World Cup Golden Boot, typically a secondary focus, has become a primary topic of discussion at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to The South African Sport.