Conmebol confirms Finalíssima date, time and venue: Argentina v Spain | OneFootball

The match will be played on Friday, March 27 in Qatar, months before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

After much anticipation, it was confirmed this Thursday that the Finalissima between the Argentine National Team and Spain will be played on Friday, March 27 at 3 PM (Argentine time) in Lusail, Qatar. It will take place months before the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Although the possible date had been rumored some time ago, the agreement to play the title match between the champion of the last Copa América and the Euro 2024 champion has only just been made official. The organizers indicated that more details about the match and ticket sales will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Albiceleste is not only the reigning world champion but also holds the Finalissima title, as in 2022, prior to the Qatar World Cup, they won the first final of the tournament against Italy at Wembley, and now they seek to defend the crown.

The president of Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, anticipated the clash: “This iconic match is more than a competition; it is a symbol of cooperation and respect between confederations, and an opportunity for fans to enjoy a truly historic event.”

Meanwhile, his UEFA counterpart, Aleksander Čeferin, stated: “It symbolizes the union of two footballing continents and demonstrates the global reach of our sport in a match of enormous prestige. We look forward to an unforgettable evening of elite football and international celebration.”

It should be noted that the date of the match caused some discontent among the Albiceleste coaching staff, as in September Lionel Scaloni remarked that there was time to play it earlier and added: “I would have preferred not to play the Finalissima before the World Cup.”

In contrast, Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach, in a conversation with TyC Sports, expressed: (Scaloni)

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