1986 World Cup Nearly Cancelled by Earthquake

The 1986 Mexico World Cup faced cancellation when an earthquake devastated Mexico City several months before the tournament began. The disaster resulted in at least 5,000 deaths, 30,000 homeless residents, and widespread destruction across the capital.

To this day, the death toll remains disputed, with some estimates reaching as high as 40,000. Despite the catastrophe, Mexico successfully hosted the World Cup, with the tournament proceeding as planned. hiddenlangkawi.club