On penalties, Scaloni's team defeated France 4-2 after a dramatic 3-3 stalemate in extra time on Sunday at Lusail Stadium.
It was Lionel Messi's first World Cup victory and Argentina's first championship since Maradona led them to victory in 1986.
Maradona, who represented his country from 1977 to 1994, passed away in November 2020 at the age of 60 following a heart attack.
Given how important a person he was in Argentina, three days of national mourning were observed after his passing.
It was also painful for Scaloni on Sunday to be reminded of Maradona's departure.
If Maradona had been present, Scaloni responded to a question from reporters by saying, "Well, you make me know that he's not here, else you'd assume he was amongst us.
"Well fortunately we managed to lift this trophy, something we've been dreaming of for so long, we're such a football passionate country.
"I hope he enjoyed it from above. I'm sure if he was here he'd have enjoyed it so much, he'd have been the first one on the pitch.
"Now you ask me this you make me realise he's not here. I wish he was here to enjoy this moment."