Argentina has marked one of the most anticipated matches of 2026 on its calendar, although the date has been known for some time: the Finalissima against Spain will take place on Friday, March 27, at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. This match will pit the 2024 Copa América and Euro 2024 champions against each other as part of the national team's international schedule.
The match will kick off at 21:00 local time, which in Argentina means the game will start at 15:00, while in Spain it will be 19:00, according to the Argentine News Agency. Beyond not being a novelty, the confirmation of the schedule once again puts the focus on a symbolic detail: Argentina will return to the same venue where it lifted the World Cup in 2022, which enhances the appeal of the clash against the Spanish team.
The Finalissima will be the main event of the March FIFA match window, but not the only commitment for Lionel Scaloni's team. After the second match, each player will return to their club to resume activity in their respective leagues.
In this way, the 'Scaloneta' will face a double test in March that blends historical weight and international competition in a special year due to the proximity of the 2026 World Cup, with a match against Spain that will serve both to compete for a title and to gauge Argentina's real level against a European powerhouse.
On that same tour, Argentina will also play a friendly against Qatar on Tuesday, March 31, again in Lusail, with the aim of completing two preparation matches in a high-demand context.
The national team's work plan will include an eight-day stay in Doha from March 23 to 31, with training at the University of Doha, the same complex used during the World Cup.
