Overview
- Spain beat Georgia to secure a virtual 2026 World Cup berth, extending its unbeaten run to 30 matches, with Luis de la Fuente urging focus until mathematical qualification in Tuesday’s Sevilla finale.
- De la Fuente addressed club–country coordination after Lamine Yamal’s late treatment notice and said decisions on Dean Huijsen’s fitness are being taken in concert with Real Madrid’s medical staff.
- Peru reached Sochi after roughly 40 hours of travel and trained under interim coach Manuel Barreto, who is testing systems, prioritizing youth development, and weighing starts for Fabio Grüber, Piero Quispe and Alex Valera for Tuesday’s friendly vs. Chile.
- Argentina’s Davis Cup team arrived in Bologna to face Germany in the Final 8 quarterfinals, with players noting the best‑of‑three format and three‑rubber ties increase upset potential.
- Aldosivi host San Martín de San Juan in a match that will relegate one side, with Godoy Cruz needing a win over Deportivo Riestra to stay alive; a Spain–Argentina Finalissima in Doha for March 27–28, 2026 is planned but awaits formal confirmation.