Spain to face Argentina in men’s Finalissima 2026

Football fans can mark their calendars: Spain will play Argentina in the men’s Finalissima 2026. UEFA and CONMEBOL, along with the football federations of Spain (RFEF) and Argentina (AFA), jointly announced the details for this highly anticipated match.

The game, a contest between the UEFA EURO 2024 winners (Spain) and the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions (Argentina), will be held at Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Friday, March 27, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM local time, which translates to 7:00 PM CET and 3:00 PM ART. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Football Events in Qatar will be responsible for delivering the match.

The Finalissima, a product of the strong partnership between UEFA and CONMEBOL, is designed to celebrate excellence in football by pitting the best national teams from Europe and South America against each other. Argentina won the first edition in 2022, defeating Italy 3-0 at Wembley Stadium.

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin commented that the Finalissima is one of football’s most prestigious events, bringing together two continental champions and highlighting the global reach of the sport and the strong relationship between the two confederations. He anticipates a memorable night of top-tier football.

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez stated that this match represents more than just a competition. He sees it as a symbol of cooperation and mutual respect between the confederations, providing fans with the opportunity to witness a historic event.

H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Qatar's Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the LOC, expressed Qatar's pride in hosting the prestigious match. He highlighted Qatar's proven ability to deliver world-class sporting events and provide exceptional experiences for fans, supporters, and the media. He added that hosting Finalissima 2026 showcases the continued trust that partners place in Qatar.

Further details regarding match organization and ticket sales will be released in the coming weeks.