Overview

• Multiple outlets report a tentative plan to stage the match on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Lusail Stadium in Doha emerging as the preferred venue pending formal confirmation.
• FIFA has informed the federations that the fixture should have absolute priority in that window, with no other international activity scheduled that day.
• Final confirmation hinges on World Cup qualifying status, with Argentina already through and Spain close to securing direct qualification this month.
• AFA president Claudio Tapia and RFEF president Rafael Louzán met on September 29 to discuss logistics and future agendas, according to an AFA communiqué.
• Other locations such as Miami, Riyadh, Wembley and Montevideo’s Centenario have been considered, though Doha is viewed as favorable for logistics and climate and is cited in reports for its proximity to FIFA leadership.