Diego Maradona’s past remarks and new documentary surface ahead of 2026 World Cup

A video of the late Argentine football star Diego Maradona predicting the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s North‑American host trio went viral, drawing over 600,000 views and sparking debate on social media. In the clip, Maradona, speaking with journalist Víctor Hugo Mora, dismisses the bid, saying “No me gusta” and arguing that the United States, Canada and Mexico lack football passion. He also recalled previous proposals to split matches into four 25‑minute periods for advertising purposes.

At the same time, ESPN Films released a short documentary on Disney+ that revisits Maradona’s last visit to Mexico’s Estadio Azteca in 2000, the only time he returned to the venue where he won the 1986 World Cup. The film features previously unseen archival footage and highlights the stadium’s role as the first venue to host matches in three separate World Cups, tying the historic footage to the upcoming 2026 tournament.

Both pieces reflect renewed interest in Maradona’s legacy as the football world prepares for the first World Cup staged across three North‑American nations.