Argentina's Diego Maradona furious video over the 2026 World Cup hosts resurfaces

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A 2018 video of Diego Maradona criticizing the 2026 World Cup hosts has resurfaced after FIFA introduced mandatory hydration breaks at every match. Fans say his concerns about the tournament's direction now feel especially relevant.

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00:01A video of Diego Maradona from 2018 is going viral again as fans revisit his thoughts on

00:07the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosts. After the United States, Canada and Mexico were awarded the

00:13tournament, Maradona criticized the decision, arguing that football traditions could be affected.

00:18He specifically questioned ideas like mandatory hydration breaks and suggested the game could

00:24become too influenced by commercial interests. With hydration breaks now mandatory at every

00:50World Cup match, many fans have brought the clip back, saying Maradona's comments feel more relevant than ever.

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