91-year-old legend covers his 18th World Cup
Despite failing health and 91 years on his neck, Enrique Macaya Marquez goes to the WC again.
Enrique Macaya Marquez does not let go of the microphone. At the age of 91, the Argentinian sports journalist tackles his 18th consecutive World Cup, a feat unparalleled in modern sports journalism. His presence at the 2026 World Cup is not just about reporting matches, but about acting as a living link to an era that most people only read about in history books.
Despite failing health and a body that requires more rest than before, he refuses to miss the opportunity to document the world's biggest sporting event once again. His journey began already in 1958, the same year that the World Cup was decided in Sweden, where he was there to witness Pelé's breakthrough. Since then, he has been a constant observer, through decades that shaped the sport via legends such as Alfredo Di Stéfano and Diego Maradona.
