US EditionUEFA delays decision on Spain-Argentina Finalissima venue amid Qatar uncertainty
- On Mar 5, 2026, UEFA said it has not opted for a venue change, and at present no alternatives are considered for the March 27 Finalissima in Doha.
- Following regional tensions, Qatar was targeted by Iranian missile strikes in retaliation for U.S.-Israel attacks, prompting the Qatar Football Federation to postpone all matches on Sunday.
- Lionel Messi-led Argentina and Lamine Yamal's Spain are scheduled to meet at Lusail Stadium on March 27, and if Doha is judged too risky, the match could move to Spain or elsewhere in Europe.
- UEFA said `A final decision is anticipated towards the end of next week,` and discussions are ongoing with the local organisers who made a huge effort to make the match a success.
- Qatar's close ties to UEFA are underscored by Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, serving on UEFA's executive committee and the first Finalissima held at Wembley Stadium, London in June 2022.
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UEFA delays decision on Spain-Argentina Finalissima venue amid Qatar uncertainty
A decision on whether – and where – the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina will be played will not be taken until the end of next week, UEFA said on Thursday, amid continuing uncertainty over Qatar's ability to host the match.
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