The highly anticipated Finalissima between European champions Spain and Copa América winners Argentina has been cancelled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The match was scheduled for March 26 in Qatar. However, UEFA confirmed today that the fixture cannot proceed as planned due to the regional political situation.
The announcement follows the recent cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grands Prix for similar safety reasons.
UEFA revealed that attempts to relocate the game to Real Madrid’s Bernabéu or host a two-legged series in Madrid and Buenos Aires were rejected by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
A counter-proposal from Argentina to play the match after the World Cup was also ruled out due to Spain’s lack of available dates.
“Spain was prepared to play as it has always been stated,” the Spanish FA said in a statement. “They set no conditions and offered all possibilities.”
The AFA has yet to comment. The Finalissima, last won by Argentina at Wembley in 2022, currently has no rescheduled date.
