Lusail Stadium will on March 27, 2026, host the new traditional clash between the champions of South America and Europe, dubbed the 'Finalissima'. There, Argentina will face Spain, as announced by the organizing committee yesterday.
According to the local organizing committee for football events in Qatar, 'for Argentina, this match symbolically returns them to the stage of their thrilling victory over France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar, where 'La Albiceleste' ended a 36-year wait to reclaim the most prestigious trophy in world football'.
Argentina will be taking part in the Finalissima for the second consecutive time as South American champions, having defeated European champions Italy 3-0 in London in June 2022.