Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 15, 2026 at 03:19 PM

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The "Finalissima" match between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for March 27 in Doha, Qatar, has been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. UEFA announced the cancellation, citing the current political situation and disruptions to travel in the Gulf region as factors preventing the match from taking place. The game was part of the Qatar Football Festival, which has also seen other matches affected. As a result of the cancellation, Serbia, originally slated to participate in the festival, will now play Spain away on March 27 and host Saudi Arabia on March 31. Alternative dates and venues could not be agreed upon.

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United States 40% Egypt ×240% Lionel Messi 40% Israel 40% Saudi Arabia ×350% Iran ×250% Middle East 60% Serbia ×560% UEFA ×370% Qatar ×680% Argentina ×590% Spain ×690%

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Spain

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