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UEFA and CONMEBOL Confirm SpainArgentina Finalissima for March 27, 2026 in Qatar

Organizers cast the intercontinental champions clash as a FIFA‑sanctioned tune‑up for the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • The match will be played at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar during the March FIFA window with kickoff at 15:00 in Argentina.
  • It pairs Euro 2024 winners Spain with Copa América 2024 titleholders Argentina.
  • CONMEBOL and UEFA promoted the announcement with official artwork featuring Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, framing a first on‑field meeting between the stars.
  • This will be the second Finalissima under the current format, after Argentina defeated Italy at Wembley in 2022.
  • Reports describe months of negotiation, including initial Argentine resistance, with unconfirmed speculation of roughly €3 million per federation.