World champions Argentina will return to one of the most symbolic venues in modern football when they face European champions Spain in the Finalissima on March 27 at Lusail Stadium in Doha, UEFA and CONMEBOL confirmed Thursday.
The one-off intercontinental final comes just 75 days before the opening match of the expanded 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, offering a high-stakes test for two sides widely viewed as title contenders.
For Argentina, it is another chance to measure themselves against elite opposition. For Spain, it is a benchmark against the team that has defined the global game over the past four years.
UEFA described the Finalissima as a celebration of continental excellence, bringing together the champions of South America and Europe.
In reality, it functions as something closer to a
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