Argentina and Spain to go head-to-head in 2026 'Finalissima' in Qatar

Argentina are the reigning Finalissima champions
Argentina are the reigning Finalissima champions Insidefoto, Insidefoto / Alamy / Profimedia

European Championship winners Spain ‍will face Copa America champions Argentina ​in the 'Finalissima' game in Qatar in March next ‌year, European soccer body ‌UEFA announced on Thursday.

The contest between the two continental champions was ⁠revived in 2021 when ‌UEFA and South American confederation ​CONMEBOL strongly opposed FIFA's plans for ‍a biennial World Cup.

Lionel Messi's Argentina outclassed Italy ‍3-0 ‌in the 2022 contest, and the South American side will return ⁠to the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, where they were crowned world champions three years ago.

The match will be held on March 27th, 2026, with the game kicking off ⁠at 9 p.m. local ‌time.

Spain and Argentina have met 14 times, with both teams winning six times each.