(FILES) Brazilian forward Jairzinho is carried by fans after Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final on June 21, 1970 in Mexico City. Spectacles, packed stadiums, a festive atmosphere and some excellent football. All that and much more was on display at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, which many consider the best in history despite the heat and the altitude. Brazil put on a true masterclass in skill and creativity with a team led by Mario Lobo Zagallo, featuring giants such as Pele, Gerson, Jairzinho, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto. They did not lose a single match and scored 19 goals. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Argentinian midfielder Diego Maradona (C) dribbles past three English defenders on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England. Diego Armando Maradona. That name sums up the 1986 World Cup. "El Pelusa", a hero at Napoli, managed to lead a much-criticised Argentina a team that had struggled immensely to qualify to ultimate victory. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) West German defender Paul Breitner ties the score at 1 on a penalty kick as he beats Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed, on July 7, 1974 in Munich, during the World Cup soccer final. FIFA, under its new president, the Brazilian Joao Havelange, decided to make use of the infrastructure from the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and selected the Federal Republic of Germany to host the 1974 tournament. The Netherlands were the big surprise. They astonished everyone with their "total football", a revolution in which all players attacked and defended in the style of Ajax Amsterdam, who were dominating European football at the time. At the helm of this formidable team was Johan Cruyff. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Argentinian fans throw rolls of paper all over the stadium as they wait for the start of the World Cup final between Argentina and the Netherlands on June 25, 1978 in Buenos Aires. Politics and football once again went hand in hand at the 1978 World Cup. Argentina was in the midst of a military dictatorship (19761983) and many countries threatened to boycott the tournament, although in the end this did not happen. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, reacts from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Soccer ball desserts for inclusive hospitality package guests are displayed during the 30 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026 media event at SoFI Stadium before the pitch installation and temporary renaming to Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on May 12, 2026. The US Men's National Team will play their first 2026 FIFA World Cup match on June 12 against Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

Southampton's Flynn Downes, left, and Middlesbrough's Leo Castledine battle for the ball during the EFL Championship play off semifinal soccer game between Southampton and Middlesbrough, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in, Southampton, England. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)

Southampton's Ross Stewart, center partially obscured, scores their first goal of the game during the EFL Championship play off semifinal soccer game between Southampton and Middlesbrough, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in, Southampton, England. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)