Rafael Amaya Explores World Cup Passion In Telemundo's 'Diarios De Fútbol'
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Hollywood & Entertainment Rafael Amaya Explores World Cup Passion In Telemundo's 'Diarios De Fútbol'By Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Veronica Villafañe is an expert in the Hispanic media industry.Follow Author Jun 05, 2026, 08:59pm EDTRafael Amaya takes on an interviewer role in the Telemundo special "Diarios de Fútbol," as part of the network's World Cup 2026 programming.Telemundo With just days until the kick off of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Telemundo is tapping into the power of one of its biggest Super Series names to fuel fútbol fandom. El Señor de los Cielos star Rafael Amaya is getting some skin in the game. The Mexican actor, a lifelong soccer enthusiast, hosts Diarios de Fútbol con Rafael Amaya (Soccer Diaries with Rafael Amaya), a documentary special premiering Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT).
The program isn’t just about the sport. It’s about the people whose lives have been shaped by it. Amaya takes viewers on a journey through Los Angeles, meeting legendary players, passionate fans, community leaders, activists and entrepreneurs whose stories reveal fútbol as culture, family and belonging.