Diego Maradona played very well against Greece in Argentina’s 4-0 win at the 1994 World Cup. He controlled the tempo, created chances, and capped the performance with a superb left-footed goal from the edge of the area in the 60th minute.
His performance
Maradona was not just a scorer that day. Reporters described him as Argentina’s conductor, slowing and quickening the game as needed and drawing heavy attention from the Greek defense. He also helped force fouls and stayed involved in Argentina’s midfield rhythm, which made the team look far more dangerous whenever he got the ball.
The goal
His goal was the highlight. After dribbling a few steps to his left to open space, he curled a precise shot inside the post from outside the box, a finish that drew immediate celebration from teammates and fans. For Maradona, it was his first World Cup goal in seven years, and it underlined that he still had top-level technique even at 33.
What it meant
Argentina won comfortably, but Maradona’s display mattered beyond the scoreline. It answered doubts about his fitness and reminded everyone how much influence he could still have in a big match. Gabriel Batistuta scored a hat trick, yet many accounts still treated Maradona as the emotional and tactical center of the team that day.