Overview
- RFEF president Rafael Louzán said an agreement with UEFA to stage the match is closed and he is awaiting the official communication.
- CONMEBOL chief Alejandro Domínguez stated the game will be played in March at a neutral venue.
- UEFA reported that CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFA and the RFEF held a first in‑person planning meeting in Asunción during the FIFA Congress.
- Multiple outlets report Doha as the leading candidate and March 27 or 28, 2026 as the target date, though city, stadium and exact day remain unconfirmed.
- Spain’s World Cup qualification enabled the March window, while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni publicly objected to staging the Finalissima so close to the 2026 tournament.