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Mexico 1986

Azteca

Adidas · 1986 FIFA World Cup

1986

Year

32

Panels

Adidas

Maker

Argentina

Winner

About the Azteca

The first fully synthetic World Cup ball, designed to perform at altitude and in humid conditions. Featured Aztec-inspired decorations.

MaterialSynthetic (polyurethane)
TechnologyFirst fully synthetic ball
Host NationMexico

Did You Know?

This was the ball Maradona used for the "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century."

Tournament Winner

Argentina

Mexico 1986

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