Argentina face Spain in friendly after Finalissima | OneFootball

It is clear that the main goal for the Argentine National Team this year is the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. However, a few months before, they have an important commitment: they will play the Finalissima against Spain. Additionally, it has been announced that the Albiceleste will play a friendly match against Qatar.

The Scaloneta, champions of the 2024 Copa América in the United States, will defend against La Roja, winners of the Euro Cup, the title obtained in 2022 against Italy on March 27 in Lusail, the venue where they lifted the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Taking advantage of their stay in the Asian country once again, and to not limit the FIFA date to just one match, on March 31 they will play a friendly against Qatar, also in Lusail, where they will seek to fine-tune their performance ahead of the World Cup.

In a conversation with AFA Studio a few days ago, Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's coach, mentioned that he is handling "a list of approximately 50 players" before making "the final list" for the World Cup: "In the last World Cup, we had the experience of players getting injured very close to the date. We must not rule anyone out. That's why we handle a fairly broad list."

The friendlies Argentina plans before the World Cup

According to TyC Sports, there is the possibility of playing friendly matches against Mexico and Honduras, in Las Vegas and Miami, respectively, between June 1 and 10. The opponents and venues have not yet been confirmed, but an official announcement is expected shortly. Since the idea is to arrive at these friendlies with the list already confirmed, Scaloni's last chance to test alternatives will be in the double FIFA date in March, where on March 27 they will face Spain for the Finalissima and will close on the 31st with Qatar, who will also participate in the World Cup.

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