Argentina's Under-20 beach soccer team lost 4-1 to Peru in Lima and suffered a second consecutive defeat. Lucas Casterán scored the Albiceleste's only goal, with Venezuela next on the schedule.
FIFA fined the AFA USD 321,000 and ordered attendance restrictions over incidents at the 2026 World Cup. Leandro Paredes received a ten-match suspension, while Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Roberto Ayala were also sanctioned.
Argentina beat Brazil 2-1 after extra time in Luque to claim a third consecutive South American Under-17 title. Alex Barrios opened the scoring, Luka Berroeco equalised and captain Lorenzo Sampedro settled the final with a left-footed strike.
Atlético de Madrid confirmed the arrival of the 28-year-old Argentine defender from Tottenham. His contract runs until 30 June 2031, opening a new chapter for a world champion with 58 appearances for Argentina.
The ten-team tournament in Luque completes its second rest day on Friday. The semifinals and first placement matches will be played on Saturday, 15 August, with the championship decider reserved for Sunday, 16 August.
Argentina's futsal Under-17s beat Ecuador 5-0 in Luque in their opening Group B match. Valentino Martínez, Thomas Barrios, Enzo López, Valentín Latrechiano and Gian Soñer scored in the two-time defending champions' first outing.
Argentina's Under-17 futsal team beat Peru 8-0 in Luque, earned a second straight victory and reached six points in Group B. Lorenzo Sampedro scored twice, while Santiago Basile's side have thirteen goals without conceding.
Santiago Basile's team open on Saturday against Ecuador and share Group B with Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. Argentina arrive in Paraguay as two-time defending champions and the competition's most successful nation, with the title decided on 16 August.
Damián Stazzone gathered eighteen players at the Lionel Messi training complex. The squad combined physical and tactical work as it prepares to defend in Venezuela the South American title won in Peru in 2024.
Santiago Basile’s team worked on attacking variations, finishing and set plays during its first two sessions of the week. A final practice in Ezeiza is scheduled for Wednesday before Thursday’s trip to Asunción to defend the continental title.
Santiago Basile’s squad completed a five-day training cycle ahead of the South American Championship in Paraguay. The defending champions open against Ecuador on 8 August, with the final roster for Luque still to be decided.
The Vélez youth forward debuted against Ecuador and scored two days later in a 1-1 draw at the León Kolbowski stadium. His story connects Haiti, a childhood in Buenos Aires and the ambition to earn a place in November.