1986 Diego Maradona vs West Germany - WORLD CUP FINAL

Argentina had a huge advantage over England since they played in the 2200m altitude Mexico City since their first game in 1986 World Cup, on June 2. England first played in Mexico City on June 18. Before that they were playing in lower altitudes. 16 days more time to aclimatize for Argentina! (The human body needs at least 2 weeks to get used to such an altitude change. Argentina were the only team in that WC to have that advantage, not even hosts Mexico had it so good.) On top of that, Argentina had 2 extra days rest before facing England since they last played on June 16 vs Uruguay, and England played on June 18 vs Paraguay. Facts. Argentina also had the Mexican support and the continental advantage(Europeans never won a WC in the Americas) Needless to say the ref didnt give a clear foul for England just seconds before his second goal, you can see it at 3:05 on this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP6HzL_b1n4 1986 Diego Maradona vs England - World Cup