The Day Diego Returned to the Azteca (2026)

The Day Diego Returned to the Azteca, a powerful new ESPN Films documentary, is now streaming on Disney+ in the U.S. and select global markets. It captures the legendary Diego Armando Maradona’s sole comeback to Estadio Azteca in 2000—14 years after he guided Argentina to its unforgettable World Cup victory. The film will premiere on linear TV July 3 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. This remarkable documentary uncovers the little-known tale of Maradona’s return to the iconic stadium. He made the journey from Cuba to Mexico for Boca Juniors’ Copa Libertadores semifinal clash with Club América, stepping back onto the hallowed pitch where he once made history.