Rafael Amaya Explores World Cup Passion In Telemundo's 'Diarios De Fútbol'

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentRafael Amaya Explores World Cup Passion In Telemundo's 'Diarios De Fútbol'ByVeronica Villafañe,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Veronica Villafañe is an expert in the Hispanic media industry.Follow AuthorJun 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.TelemundoWith 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.Diarios de Fútbol explores how the passion for the game transcends the field to become a powerful force that connects generations, identities and dreams. The special shines a spotlight on extraordinary individuals and organizations whose lives have been transformed by the game. "It’s my first time playing journalist, getting more involved with the fans, with the people who are passionate about the World Cup," Amaya said during an interview with Telemundo. "I'm enjoying it."Taking on the role of interviewer, Amaya showcases human stories behind the sport, from Street Soccer USA’s "For the Kids" program to the inspiring journey of Fátima Juárez and Chef X of Komal. His journey also includes revisiting the legacy of the...