US EditionLondon Favourite to Host Spain v Argentina Finalissima After Doha Doubts
- On March 3, soccer chiefs scheduled a final meeting before a Thursday deadline to decide whether and where the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina will be played, with London emerging as the leading candidate if Doha is ruled out.
- After the Qatar Football Association suspended tournaments, Doha became an unlikely host for the March 27, 2026 match originally scheduled at Lusail Stadium, Doha.
- Spain has signalled it could consider alternative opponents after Madrid was rejected by AFA and Morocco declined amid 2030 World Cup tensions.
- The Spanish FA and Luis de la Fuente urged finding another venue quickly, saying negotiations are underway and emphasizing the March international break's importance.
- Any venue change requires approval from the RFEF, AFA, UEFA, CONMEBOL and FIFA, with Wembley booked on March 27 and Hard Rock Stadium unavailable due to the Miami Open.
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The European Football Association (UEFA) still plans for Qatar to host the match between Argentina and Spain, known as the Finals, despite the conflict in the Middle East.
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informacion.es'We are aware of the speculations surrounding the Finalissima, given the situation in the region (...) At the moment, no alternative headquarters are being considered', has highlighted UEFA
Pending the resolution if the duel will be played in Qatar because of the tension in the Middle East, new options for crossing between candidates to the World Cup appeared
The match between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina was initially scheduled for March 27 at the Lusail Stadium in Doha.
The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, champions of America and Europe, will be played, although it will not in Qatar, country that carries the economic investment of the event....
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