Only three centre backs have assisted the Argentina’s N10 to the goal in a World Cup.
– Passarella to Kempes, 1978. (🏆)
– Cuciuffo to Maradona, 1986. (🏆)
– Otamendi to Messi, 2022. (…)
In 1986, Brazil lost in the WC quarter finals on penalties.
In 2022, Brazil lost in the WC quarter finals on penalties.
The last time there were 2 penalty shootouts on the same day in the QFs was in 1986.
In 2022, it was repeated with Brazil-Croatia, Argentina-Netherlands.
The last time Morocco topped their World Cup group was in 1986.
They topped their group again in 2022.
The last time Belgium finished 3rd in their World Cup group was 1986.
They finished 3rd in their group again in 2022.
The last time Poland qualified for RO16 was in 1986.
They qualified again for RO16 in 2022.
In 1986, Poland drew one, lost one, won one in group stages.
In 2022, Poland drew one, lost one, won one in group stages.
In 1986, Canada finished GS with 0 pts.
In 2022, Canada finished GS with 0 pts.
The last time Canada qualified for the WC was in ’86.
Canada qualified for the WC in ’22.
The last time Canada finished last in GS was in ’86.
They finished last in GS again in ’22.
In 1986, Spain finished group stages at the second place, table toppers had 6 points, while they had 4.
In 2022, Spain finished group stages at the second place, table toppers had 6 points, while they had 4.
In 1986, Uruguay finished group stages at 3rd place.
In 2022, Uruguay finished group stages at 3rd place.
2001: Ronaldinho signed for PSG.
2002: Ronaldinho won the World Cup.
2017: Mbappe signed for PSG
2018: Mbappe won the World Cup.
2021: Messi signed for PSG.
2022: Messi…
Maradona had 7 goals in all competitions on 20th Feb, 1986.
Messi had 7 goals in all competitions on 20th Feb, 2022.
Maradona has lost a World Cup final to Germany by 1-0.
Messi has lost a World Cup final to Germany by 1-0.
The last time Barcelona scored 4 goals against Real Madrid without Lionel Messi at Santiago Bernabeu was in 1986.
In 2022, Barcelona scored 4 goals against Real Madrid without Lionel Messi at Santiago Bernabeu.
Messi wasn’t there to witness Maradona play in the WC ’86.
Maradona won’t be there to witness Messi play in the WC ’22.
In Maradona’s 4 WCs, he finished at RO16, Quarters, Runners-Up, Champions.
In Messi’s 4 WCs(so far), he finished at RO16, Quarters(twice), Runners-Up,
In 2006, the team that defeated Australia in the RO16 went on to lift the title.
In 2022, Argentina defeated Australia in the RO16…
In 2010, Spain lost their opener and went on to win the title.
In 2022, Argentina lost their opener and are now in the finals.
In 1986, a handball by Maradona in QFs.
In 2022, a handball by Messi in QFs.
In 1985, Maradona had to leave Barca.
In 1986, Argentina won the WC.
In 2021, Messi had to leave Barca.
In 2022…
Maradona lost the WC final wearing the away jersey.
Messi lost the WC final wearing the away jersey.
Maradona won the WC final wearing the home jersey.
Messi will play his 2nd WC final wearing the home jersey.
The main refree of the ’86 WC final – born on 7 January.
The main refree of the ’22 WC final – born on 7 January.