World Cup in America: Will Messi emulate Maradona

The article discusses the United States reclaiming hosting duties for the 2026 World Cup after more than three decades, and highlights in particular what this symbolizes for Argentina. It now stands alongside its reigning world champion team, led by Lionel Messi, who achieved great accomplishments at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. In contrast, memories of the team’s past with Diego Maradona are recalled—Maradona's exclusion from the 1994 World Cup after a doping test, which led to an early exit and left painful memories for the country. This event presents an opportunity for Argentina to reshape its relationship with the World Cup, with Messi's leadership potentially helping to restore a positive image of Argentine football and serve as a more just conclusion to Maradona’s story.

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