Argentina and Spain were set to face off in the Finalissima, but the match was cancelled due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The game was originally scheduled for March 27, 2026, at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, prior to the 2026 World Cup.

Why was the Finalissima cancelled?

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, resulting from attacks between Israel, the United States, and Iran, and the subsequent launch of missiles towards US bases in the region, made it impossible to hold the game at the scheduled Qatar venue.

What happened next?

UEFA and CONMEBOL had to seek emergency alternatives, which began a negotiation that lasted for several weeks without any result. The Argentine Football Association rejected the alternatives proposed by UEFA, mainly because it considered that moving the venue to Spanish soil would undermine the principle of neutrality that should govern the competition.

What's next?

Now, rumors suggest that the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain could be played on the November 2026 FIFA date. Argentina's national team continues on a 5-game winning streak, with their last match being a 2-1 win over England on July 15, 2026.

The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain was cancelled due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, but Argentina's national team continues on a 5-game winning streak, with their last match being a 2-1 win over England on July 15, 2026.