Finalissima 2026: date, venue and kick-off time of the Argentina – Spain match
The two reigning continental champions, Spain and Argentina, winners of Euro 2024 and Copa América 2024 respectively, will face each other in Qatar in a global showdown scheduled for 27 March in Lusail, Qatar.
The date, venue and kick-off time for the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina are now official. UEFA and CONMEBOL, in collaboration with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Argentine Football Association (AFA), have confirmed the details of the 2026 Finalissima, which will pit the two current continental champions against each other.
According to reports by the Daily Post, Spain, crowned at Euro 2024, will face Argentina, holders of the 2024 Copa América, in a high-profile match bringing together two giants of world football. The game will take place on Friday, 27 March 2026 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 PM (local time). The event will be organised by the Qatar Local Organising Committee for Football Competitions.
Quoted on UEFA’s official website, president Aleksander Čeferin welcomed the importance of the fixture: “The Finalissima brings together two continental champions at one of football’s most prestigious occasions. It illustrates the truly global reach of our sport and the strong bonds between our confederations. We expect a memorable evening, marked by top‑level football.”
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