Spanish outlets have resurfaced an old clip of Diego Maradona blasting FIFA for denying cooling breaks during matches. TUDN calls its piece “Dios visionario”, noting Maradona advocated hydration pauses long before today's heat policies becoming routine.
Meanwhile, the 2026 tournament highlights an older wound for England. Olympics.com frames England's round of 16 match against co-host Mexico at Estadio Azteca as a chance to end the legendary ghost. That 1986 quarterfinal, played at the same stadium, turned Maradona's infamous punched goal into lasting football lore.