THE EVENT

The World Scouting Congress returns in 2026 to bring together, at Arena Liga Portugal, leading figures from national and international football across scouting, analysis, recruitment, technology, investment and decision-making.

Over two days, the event will combine knowledge, networking and business opportunities, connecting clubs, leagues, federations, agencies, scouts, technology companies and football decision-makers.

The 2026 edition brings together the Masterclass, the Football Market and the World Scouting Congress, creating a unique platform for those who work, invest or make decisions in football.

2 Days

15 and 16 July 2026

Scouting

Talent, data, technology and decision

Football Market

Business opportunities and connections

Networking

Football professionals and decision-makers

Last edition - 2022
World Scouting Congress

A history built with
major names in football

Clubs, agencies, organizations and participants that took part
in previous editions of the World Scouting Congress.

+120 CLUBS
+15 COUNTRIES
+80 SPEAKERS
Barcelona
Fcporto
Manchesterunited
Benfica
Liverpool fc
Palmeiras
Sporting
City
Villareal
Atleticomadrid
Palace
Shakhtar
Santos laguna
Realsociedad
Celtavigo
Lille
Flamengo2
Atalanta
Corinthians
Nantes
Paok
Gremio
Internacional
Sevillafc
Santos
Austin
Wolves
Cap
Fluminense
Braga
Rio ave
Vitoria
Fcfamalicao
Estoril
Arouca
Gil
Moreirense
Maritimo
Alverca
Tondela
Estrela
Nacional
Santaclara
Casapia
Avs
Feirense
Academicoviseu
Pacosferreira
Chaves
Penafiel
Vizela
Torreense
Belenenses
Leixoes
Farense
Boavista
Felgueiras
Portimonense
Udo
Aacoimbra
ADS
Varzim
Setubal
SJV
Fafe
Fmf
Stellar group
Proeleven
Globalsports
Mif
US11
LP
Brandit
SEG
Mnm
Join the 2026 edition
WORLD SCOUTING CONGRESS 2026

Programme

15–16 Julho 2026 | Arena Liga Portugal - Porto

Day 1 15 JUL
Masterclass
09h45
Opening session
10h00
AI applied to scouting, analysis and decision-making
11h15
Data-driven scouting: identification and recruitment
12h00
Talent identification in youth national teams
Football Market
15h00–18h00
B2B meetings between clubs, agents, scouts, leagues/federations and football industry companies
Day 2 16 JUL
World Scouting Congress
10h00
Panel 1: The role of leagues and clubs in talent development
11h30
Panel 2: The future of scouting: observation vs artificial intelligence
15h00
Panel 3: The 2026 summer market: risks and opportunities
16h30
Panel 4: From identification to performance: where a signing is won
REGISTRATION

Choose your WSC 2026 access

Join scouts, clubs, analysts and football decision-makers from around the world at Arena Liga Portugal.

Ticket information: the Masterclass ticket is sold separately and is not included in the other access passes.
15 JUL

Masterclass

49,99 €

Access a focused masterclass dedicated to scouting, data, technology and decision-making.

  • Masterclass
  • Technical sessions
  • Networking
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Most complete experience
15–16 JUL

Football Market + WSC

249,99 €

Access the complete football industry experience across both official WSC 2026 days.

  • Football Market
  • World Scouting Congress
  • B2B meetings
  • Professional networking
Get full access
16 JUL

World Scouting Congress

79,99 €

Access the main WSC conference experience, with panels, expert insights and international speakers.

  • WSC panels
  • International speakers
  • Networking
Buy ticket