Diego Maradona's status as Argentina's greatest player is still up for debate, with Lionel Messi's potential second World Cup win on July 8, 2026.
What's at stake?
Ian Wright believes a second World Cup win for Messi would settle the debate between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but not between Messi and Diego Maradona.
Why it matters for Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona is revered by Argentinians for his achievements, and many will never consider Messi as his equal, according to Wright.
What comes next?
If Messi wins a second World Cup, he could eclipse Daniel Passarella as the most accomplished Argentine player in the tournament's history, having won two titles and reached three finals.
Diego Maradona missed out on the 1978 World Cup squad because he was just 17 years old at the time.
Mario Kempes didn't feature in the 1986 World Cup, but Messi has already matched Kempes and Maradona with his 2022 World Cup win.
Messi would eclipse them in terms of achievements with another win this year.
Ian Wright suggested that a second win would settle the debate between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
But Wright believes that many Argentinians will still prefer Diego Maradona over Messi.
The debate over who is the greatest Argentine player of all time will continue, with Diego Maradona's legacy still widely revered.
On the Stick to Football podcast, Ian Wright responded to Gary Neville's question about whether a second World Cup win would help Lionel Messi surpass Diego Maradona as the greatest Argentine of all time.
Wright said that Maradona is a flawed genius and that his coach loved Diego but didn't like Maradona.
The Argentinian team is still marching on, with Messi leading the charge.
As things stand, there is only one Argentinian player who played a part in their first two World Cup wins - Daniel Passarella.
But with a second FIFA World Cup win, Messi could change that and become the most accomplished Argentine player in the tournament's history.
The World Cup debate will continue, with Diego Maradona's legacy at the center.
Ian Wright's comments have sparked a new wave of discussion about who is the greatest Argentine player of all time.
Diego Maradona's achievements on the pitch are still widely admired, and his status as a legend of the game is secure.
But the debate over who is the greatest will continue, with Messi's potential second World Cup win adding fuel to the fire.
The Argentinian team's success is a testament to the country's passion for football.
Diego Maradona's legacy is a big part of that, and his achievements will always be remembered.
The World Cup is a tournament like no other, with the best players from around the world competing for the ultimate prize.
Diego Maradona's status as a legend of the game is secure, but the debate over who is the greatest will continue.
Lionel Messi's potential second World Cup win will be a major talking point in the coming days.
Diego Maradona's legacy will be at the center of the debate, with many arguing that he is still the greatest Argentine player of all time.
The debate will continue, with no end in sight.
Diego Maradona's status as a legend of the game is secure, but the question of who is the greatest Argentine player of all time will always be up for debate.