TThe Finalissima is scheduled to be held at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match between Euro 2024 winners Spain and Copa America 2024 winners Argentina will be played on March 27, barring any last-minute changes. A decision on the match venue appears to be nearing completion following the decision not to host the match in Qatar due to regional war issues.
UEFA and CONMEBOL’s original plan was for the match to be played at Lusail Stadium, the venue for the 2022 World Cup final. However, the Qatar Football Association announced the cancellation of all tournaments and competitions in the country due to the unrest caused by the Middle East conflict, allowing a period to consider whether matches should be moved to another country.
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In this scenario, organizers said a final decision would be taken next week during consultations with Qatari authorities. As Qatar loses its status as host, alternatives have begun to emerge. Among them, two cities emerged strongly: Miami and London. Both had emerged as leading options to host the clash between the European and South American champions, but Miami quickly withdrew and London lost momentum. The idea was to move the event to a venue with ready infrastructure and easy access for players playing primarily for European clubs. Lisbon, Paris, Rome… After much time-consuming negotiations and much negotiation, it looks like the long-awaited match between Spain and Argentina will be held in Madrid.
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The successor to the old Artemio Franchi Cup, the Finalissima sees the European Championship and Copa America champions face off in one match. The last edition was held at Wembley in 2022 and ended with Argentina’s victory over Italy, the first major title of the modern era co-promoted by UEFA and CONMEBOL.
