Response of the FIFA president when asked: “Who would you choose, Maradona or Pelé?”

In an event broadcast via streaming, FIFA made public the official calendar of the 2026 World Cup, where The legendary Azteca Stadium in Mexico will be the scene of the match that will begin a new World Cup edition.while MetLife Stadium in New York City will be in charge of serving as the venue for the grand finale of said great event.

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA made an appearance during the reveal ceremony hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hartas well as commentator Jenny Taff and narrator Andrés Cantor.

The choice of the legendary Azteca Stadium as the venue to celebrate the opening match of the 2026 World Cup has many special and unique reasons. since ‘El Rey’ Pelé and Diego Armando Maradona became world champions in 1970 and 1986 respectively in said venue. Given this fact, a journalist had the opportunity to practically put Gianni Infantino on the ropes.

“If you had to choose an all-star team, who would you choose first, Maradona or Pelé?” he asked. It is worth remembering that both, beyond some different points of thought and opinion with Diego in the last years before his death, accompanied him in his management at different times and were relevant.

“It’s a great question,” added comedian Kevin Hart. But Infantino answered the question quite witty. ““I would put Diego Maradona on the left and Pelé on the right, sharing the attack.”he commented.

“Political response by Gianni Infantino”was heard in the Spanish translation.

The final stadium, which is scheduled to be held on June 11, also brings back good memories for the Argentine National Team, specifically for Lionel Messi. In this venue, on June 9, 2012, the Argentine team defeated Brazil 4-3 with an impeccable performance by Lionel Messi, who managed to score a total of 3 goals that day.

A first-class final for the entire world

In that same program Infantino made it clear that the final would be held in New York City/New Jersey. A match for gold that will be an “epic” final that will “unite the entire world.” “New York and New Jersey are celebrating now” because they have won “the most important game in the history of football.”

Three countries with previous World Cup experience

Likewise and referring to Mexico, he recalled that the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which will host the opening match, It already hosted the final tournaments of the FIFA World Cup in 1970 and 1986, witnessing some of the most memorable matches of the history of football with ‘The King’ Pelé and Diego Armando Maradona as protagonists, in each of them without a doubt.

The FIFA president also made it clear that Canada has vast experience organizing major international championships, such as the 2015 Women’s World Cup, and highlighted that the two host cities, Vancouver and Toronto, are cities that love and are passionate about soccer. “I am very proud and happy that Canada is part of this incredible World Cup,” he concluded.

The match for third place, meanwhile, It will be taking place next Saturday, July 18 at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.

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