Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1975, Rubén Baraja, Spanish footballer and manager was born. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1979, Raio Piiroja, Estonian footballer was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Maradona, Mexico and the ‘Hand of God’

Mexico News Daily

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June 21, 2026

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Diego Maradona was the best player in the 1986 World Cup, and the two goals scored against England, the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century, still have the power to shock and to awe. The post Maradona, Mexico and the ‘Hand of God’ appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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Metro

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mexico’s astonishing record at the Azteca as England brace for World Cup showdown

Mexico’s astonishing record at the Azteca as England brace for World Cup showdown

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 5, 2026

After Maradona, Mexico Eyes Another World Cup Heartbreak for England at the Azteca

Mexico and England meet tonight in one of the most iconic settings in world football: the Estadio Azteca, where Pelé and Diego Maradona lifted the World Cup and where the Argentinian produced both the infamous ‘Hand of God’ and the ‘Goal of the Century’. England return to the stadium for the first time since that infamous 1986 defeat, facing an unbeaten Mexico for a place in the quarter-finals. The post After Maradona, Mexico Eyes Another World Cup Heartbreak for England at the Azteca appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

NBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Un día como hoy: Maradona conquistó el mundo | Vive el Mundial

Revive la histórica final del Mundial México 1986, cuando Diego Armando Maradona levantó la Copa del Mundo tras el triunfo 3-2 de Argentina sobre Alemania Occidental, en una de las finales más recordadas de la historia.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 1, 2026

Top Mexico Goalscorers In World Cup History: Julián Quiñones Breaks Into Top-Five

Here are the top-five goalscorers in the Mexican men's national team's FIFA World Cup history.

OneFootball

· Jul 4, 2026

Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan Rice

The Mexican national team is enjoying a great moment at the World Cup, with a historic record of eight goals scored and none conceded in four matches And although it is a collective achievement, the...

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mexico fans celebrate historic World Cup knockout win

Mexico scores historic World Cup win and advances to the next round as fans across Southern California celebrate. KTLA’s Gil Leyvas and Mary Beth McDade report. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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Related coverage for "Maradona, Mexico and the ‘Hand of God’": Metro — Mexico’s astonishing record at the Azteca as England brace for World Cup showdown. Hungarian Conservative — After Maradona, Mexico Eyes Another World Cup Heartbreak for England at the Azteca. NBC News — Un día como hoy: Maradona conquistó el mundo | Vive el Mundial. FOX Sports Digital — Top Mexico Goalscorers In World Cup History: Julián Quiñones Breaks Into Top-Five . OneFootball — Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan Rice. KTLA 5 — Mexico fans celebrate historic World Cup knockout win