Argentina and Spain to face off in 2026 Finalissima in Qatar

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Dec 18 - 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 FIFAs plans for a biennial World Cup.

Lionel Messis 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 27, 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. REUTERS