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1986 WORLD CUP

1986 WORLD CUP

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The 1986 World Cup in Mexico unfolded under unusual circumstances — relocated after Colombia’s withdrawal and staged less than a year after a devastating earthquake in Mexico City that left streets and stadiums damaged and the host nation rebuilding in full public view. The tournament continued the 24-team format, with the 4 best third-place finishers also advancing to the knockout stage. It expanded global participation while still allowing uneven paths through the competition. Matches were played at high altitude, in thin air, and in extreme heat under a relentless sun. These harsh conditions slowed the tempo, tested endurance, and left games hanging on a single mistake or moment of brilliance. Tactically, structure and improvisation existed side by side. Flexible formations with three defenders and advancing wingbacks created space for creative players to operate, most notably Diego Maradona, whose two goals against England — one controversial, one extraordinary — became the defining images of the tournament. Beyond the field, the Falklands War still echoed in Argentina’s meeting with England, while Mexico, the first nation to host the World Cup twice, emerged as a symbol of resilience, pride, and recovery on a brightly lit global stage.

Materials

Fine Art Paper Velvet - This textured paper is milled by the St. Cuthberts Mill in Somerset, England. It is an acid-free, 100% cotton, single-side coated paper showing a natural white finish with a slightly textured matte surface has a soft velvet-like feel. This high-quality, mould-made paper, is ideal for digital fine art reproductions. It will be printed on by Canon Printers using the Canon Lucia inks due to their superior archivability and increased color range.

Canvas prints:Your selected artwork will be printed on 19 mil matte white, certified archival, and award-winning Lyve™ Canvas. It is a consistent poly-cotton blend canvas using an acid-free, neutral pH coating. With eye-popping color gamut and Dmax, this canvas will capture every nuance in the artwork and sets a new standard of exceptionalism in fine art printing on canvas.

Shipping costs

The current rate for shipping prints to customers within the Continental United States (48 lower states + Alaska) is $19.95. For international orders (anywhere outside the Continental United States) the flat shipping rate is $39.95.

Customers should receive shipping information and a tracking number once their order ships. This may take up to a week depending of the weekday and nature of the order. Be aware that local taxes and/or duties are not included in the flat international shipping rate. Whether or not such taxes/duties will be charged will depend on local rules of the destination country.

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Dimensions

Your artwork will be printed in the selected size for both paper and canvas.

Paper prints will have an additional 1 inch (2.54 cm) white border around the printed area, making the size of the sheet of paper 2 inches wider and taller than the ordered width and height of the print.

Canvas prints will be mounted over 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) thick (depth) stretcher bars. These prints are meant to be hung unframed. The sides of canvas prints are white.

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  • Canvas prints are mounted over 1.5" (3.8cm) thick stretcher bars, and backed with acid-free matting board. A wire hanger is installed and a hanger wall hook is included.