Which World Football Cup is the most praised by fans so far

Regarding "the most praised World Cup by fans", although the answers vary from person to person (fans from different eras and regions have different feelings), the 1986 Mexican World Cup and the 1970 Mexican World Cup almost always appear at the forefront of the "best history" list discussed by global fans, especially the 1986 World Cup was regarded by many as "an insurmountable classic". The following is an analysis of the key reasons:

1. 1986 Mexico World Cup: One's Battle of Gods

Core Memory: Maradona's Extreme Personal Heroism

"Hand of God" & "Century Goal": In the quarter-finals of Argentina against England, Maradona shocked the world in two extreme ways in just 4 minutes - first he sneaked into the goalkeeper (Hand of God), and then passed 5 English players in a row from the midfield to score epic goals. This game condenses the controversy, artistry and decisiveness of football and becomes the most famous single-game performance in World Cup history.

almost led the team to win the championship with his own strength: Maradona contributed 5 goals and 5 assists in this tournament, and directly participated in all Argentina's goals in the knockout stage (except for the winning goal of Brucharga in the final). His dribbling, vision and leadership temperament reached the peak, defining the "King of the Football" standard.

High viewing and classic battles

Average of goals is as high as 2.54, with many famous games in the knockout round: France VS Brazil (Punishment Battle), Argentina VS England (Maradona's Battle), West Germany VS France (Dramatic Reversal).

Superstars such as Platini, Zico, Socrates, Ruménig, and Butragno emerged, and the stars were brilliant but no one could cover up Maradona's brilliance.

Blessings of history and political background

The first football showdown after the "Far Island War" in the UK and Afghanistan gave the game far more meaning than sports, and Maradona's goal became a catharsis for Argentina's national sentiment.

Summary: This is the ultimate stage for Maradona. He pushes the personal magic and national glory of football to the extreme, with both drama, artistry and historical thickness, and is widely regarded as the highest example of personal dominance in the World Cup.

2. 1970 Mexico World Cup: Eternal Textbook for Beautiful Football

Core Memory: Brazil's "Golden Generation" Art Football

The most gorgeous Brazilian team in history: Pele, Rivellino, Toston, Gerson, and Jairzinho (the only player who scores goals in every single World Cup) form a fantasy attack line. Their passing and cutting coordination and improvisational creativity elevates "Samba Football" to aesthetic level.

Sweep Italy 4-1 in the final: Brazil destroyed the opponent with a smooth attack at the Aztec Stadium. Pele headed the first time and captain Carlos Alberto's team cooperated to finish the ball. It is still one of the most classic goals in the World Cup final. Remitt Gold Cup will be permanently retained for the third time.

Technical innovation and classic pictures

The first global color TV live broadcast: the bright jerseys, the bright sunshine of Mexico and the green field make the visual impact of football deeply rooted in people's hearts. Pictures such as Bailey's aerial pause header and Banks' "Century save" against Bailey have become eternal classics.

The red and yellow card system is used for the first time to regulate competition discipline.

Tactical Milestone

Brazil adopts a smooth transition from 4-2-4 to 4-3-3, emphasizing control and full-back assists (such as Alberto), laying the foundation for modern offensive football.

Summary: This event represents the pinnacle of team football art. The Brazilian team perfectly combines competitiveness and ornamentality, and demonstrates the purest happiness of football in an era when technology has not been overly tactical.

Other World Cups that are often nominated for "classic":

1998 France World Cup:

Host France's first championship, Zidane's two headers in the final were won.

expanded to 32 teams, and the wave of globalization appeared.

"English-Africa War" reappears (Irving rides alone for thousands of miles, Beckham's red card), Croatian dark horse legend.

2014 Brazil World Cup:

dramatic: Brazil defeated Germany 1-7 (Minero tragedy), the Netherlands 5-1 Spain, and Germany defeated Argentina in overtime to win the championship.

Team football model: The German team shows the ultimate integrity.

2022 Qatar World Cup:

Messi finally realized his dream and completed the "King of Ball" coronation ceremony. The final was the most ups and downs in the history of the World Cup (3-3, penalty shootout).

Ragnarok (the last dance of Messi, Ronaldo, Modric, Lewandowski, etc.), the rise of new stars (Mbappe's hat trick in the final).

There are many shocking unpopular games (Saudi Arabia beat Argentina and Morocco to enter the semi-finals).

Why was especially highly praised in 1986?

The ultimate personal heroism: Maradona's performance is a rare case of "one person dominates one competition" in sports history, satisfying people's imagination of superheroes. The completeness of the legendary story: from controversy (the hand of God) to miracles (the goal of the century) to the final championship, the plot is as ups and downs as an epic.

The "purity" of football: commercialization has not yet completely eroded football, the players have distinct personalities, relatively open tactics, more goals, and shining superstars.

The profound intertwining of geopolitics and football: the background of the Equestria War has allowed the game to transcend the scope of sports and become a cultural symbol.

Conclusion:

If you ask "The Battle of the Gods": The 1986 World Cup (Maradona Edition) is the undisputed first choice, and it represents the ultimate bloom of personal abilities.

If you ask "Beautiful Football": The 1970 World Cup (Brazil's Art Dynasty) is an eternal monument.

If you ask about "Contemporary Classic": The 2022 World Cup (Messi's crown, epic final) has quickly entered the ranks of the best discussions in history.

The 1986 World Cup in Mexico was regarded as the "greatest World Cup" by the most fans and media for its unparalleled drama, Maradona's miracle and the profound resonance between football and history. It is not only a feast for football, but also an eternal story about genius, controversy, glory and redemption.