In the Heat of the Midday Sun: The Indelible Story of the 1986 World Cup

In the Heat of the Midday Sun is a love letter to the 1986 World Cup, hosted by Mexico after Colombia's failure. The tournament was held eight months after a devastating Mexico City earthquake, and featured Diego Maradona, Socrates, Platini, Francescoli, Butragueno, Belanov, and Elkjaer. It was a memorable World Cup held together by Sellotape.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2022
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

In the scorching heat of the midday sun, a heartfelt tribute is paid to the 1986 World Cup, a tournament captured through the shimmering satellite images of a bygone era, before the advent of high-definition coverage, which arrived four years later at Italia 90. This remarkable World Cup marked the final chapter where the commentary sounded as if it were broadcast from the distant surface of the moon. Mexico, stepping in as the replacement for Colombia, who had failed to meet their hosting obligations, took on the responsibility of hosting this historic event in 1983. Despite the devastating Mexico City earthquake occurring just eight months before the grand kickoff, it was a miraculous feat that the Estadio Azteca remained the chosen venue for Diego Maradona's extraordinary and unforgettable performances. Alongside Argentina's most talented son, Mexico 86 was graced by the presence of legendary figures such as Socrates, Platini, Francescoli, Butragueno, Belanov, and Elkjaer, among many others. This captivating World Cup tale unfolds as if held together by delicate strands of Sellotape, creating a truly evocative and unforgettable experience.

Dimension: 222 x 144 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801500975