Played against the volatile backdrop of the Falklands War and martial law, the expanded 1982 Fifa World Cup in Spain delivered unmatched political drama and historic sporting controversy.

Played under the chilling shadow of General Videla’s military dictatorship, the 1978 Fifa World Cup in Argentina remains the most politically charged showpiece in football history.

Played against the volatile backdrop of the Falklands War and martial law, the expanded 1982 Fifa World Cup in Spain delivered unmatched political drama and historic sporting…