The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and, as in the previous few editions, we can expect a few humdingers. The tournament has repeatedly delivered thrillers, and some matches have even turned into goal-fests. Some games are remembered for their quality, while others are known for their significance. But only a few contests have managed to transcend both to script their place in the sport’s folklore. One such occasion came on June 17, 1970, under the floodlights of Mexico’s Azteca Stadium, where Italy and West Germany went toe-to-toe, and the result was so extraordinary that it became known as the Game of the Century. Italy defeated West Germany in the 1970 FIFA World Cup semi-final. (Football History Pics -X) On paper, it was a World Cup semi-final. However, in reality, it became something far greater. The players from both teams battled fatigue, courage, and desperation to create one of the sport’s most unforgettable spectacles. For 90 minutes, the match seemed relatively straightforward. Italy, the defending champions, took an early lead through Roberto Boninsegna …