Luis Miguel Echegaray

4 weeks ago | espn.co.uk | Tim Vickery |Luis Miguel Echegaray |Dale Johnson

Qualification for the 2026 World Cup in South America was back this month with two matchdays, as many teams make the final push to secure qualification for the sport's biggest spectacle. Defending champions Argentina became the first country to qualify out of CONMEBOL meaning there will be five more automatic spots and an intercontinental playoff spot to play for.

4 weeks ago | espn.in | Tim Vickery |Luis Miguel Echegaray |Dale Johnson

Qualification for the 2026 World Cup in South America was back this month with two matchdays, as many teams make the final push to secure qualification for the sport's biggest spectacle. Defending champions Argentina became the first country to qualify out of CONMEBOL meaning there will be five more automatic spots and an intercontinental playoff spot to play for.

4 weeks ago | espn.co.uk | Rob Dawson |Nedum Onuoha |Luis Miguel Echegaray

BERLIN, Germany -- In the Estrel Hotel, a 20-minute drive to the southeast of the German capital, in a room filled with 160 numbered desks, officials from more than 300 clubs and representatives of more than 80 agencies are gathered to talk transfers. There are owners and general managers, sporting directors and scouts, agents and data analysts. All of them arranging and engaging in 15-minute, face-to-face meetings with the goal of getting ahead of the game before the summer transfer window opens.

4 weeks ago | espn.in | Rob Dawson |Nedum Onuoha |Luis Miguel Echegaray

BERLIN, Germany -- In the Estrel Hotel, a 20-minute drive to the southeast of the German capital, in a room filled with 160 numbered desks, officials from more than 300 clubs and representatives of more than 80 agencies are gathered to talk transfers. There are owners and general managers, sporting directors and scouts, agents and data analysts. All of them arranging and engaging in 15-minute, face-to-face meetings with the goal of getting ahead of the game before the summer transfer window opens.

4 weeks ago | espn.co.uk | Tim Vickery |Luis Miguel Echegaray

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year's competition, the main question now is whether the 37-year-old star will play in his sixth tournament and try to win back-to-back championships. Editor's PicksShambolic Brazil shown up by bitter rivals ArgentinaLME's World Cup Onside/Offside: Argentina repeat? Will Spain win?