Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar cancelledImage source, ReutersImage caption, Lionel Messi’s Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in QatarPublished15 March 2026, 13:50 GMTUpdated 7 minutes agoThe Finalissima between Argentina and Spain has been cancelled because of the war in the Middle East.European champions Spain were set to play Copa America champions Argentina in Qatar on 26 March.Uefa mentioned proposals to hold the match at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu, or play a two-legged game in Madrid and Buenos Aires, were rejected by Argentina.Uefa mentioned: “Due to the current political situation in the region, the Finalissima cannot be played as hoped in Qatar.”Uefa explored other feasible alternatives but each ultimately proved unacceptable to the Argentinian Football Association.”BBC Sport has contacted the Argentine FA for comment.Uefa mentioned: “Argentina made a counter suggestion to play the game after the World Cup but, as Spain has no available dates, that option had to be ruled out.”The Spanish FA mentioned, external it had “worked intensively” to get the game on in any format possible, whether in Spain or at a neutral venue.
It mentioned: “Spain was prepared to play as it has always been stated. They set no conditions.
“Spain, together with Uefa, has offered all possibilities.”
On Saturday the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grands Prix due to be held in April were cancelled.
Formula 1 mentioned it is not safe to stage the races because of the conflict across the region.
The Finalissima, which is staged every four years and is organised by Uefa and the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), was last won by Argentina at Wembley in 2022.
