UEFA still plans to make Qatar the host of the Argentina vs Spain match known as the Finalissima this month despite the country being targeted by Iranian missiles in the expanding Middle East war sparked by Israel and the United States.
"At the moment, there is no alternative place being considered. The final decision is expected to be taken before next weekend," UEFA said on Thursday, March 5, 2026, local time, about the match scheduled for March 27, 2026 (local time) in Doha.
Argentina and Spain are scheduled to play at the Lusail Stadium, which will host the epic 2022 World Cup final.
Argentina won the penalty shootout against France at the time, after Messi scored two goals and Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick in a tense match that ended in a 3-3 draw until normal time.
Meanwhile, Qatar has close ties with UEFA. Qatar's highest football official, Nasser Al Khelaifi, President of Paris Saint-Germain, is a member of the UEFA Executive Committee.
"Discussions are ongoing with the local organisers who have made great efforts to make this match a success," said UEFA, which co-organises the Finalissima with Conmebol.
If Doha is too risky for security to host the matches, the matches can be moved to Spain or elsewhere in Europe, where almost all of the two teams' players are based.
The first Finalissima was held at Wembley Stadium, London, in June 2022. Argentina defeated Italy 3-0.
The Qatar Football Association (QFA) postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice on Sunday, March 8, 2026, amid global tensions following the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
Argentina is also scheduled to play against Qatar in a friendly match on March 31, 2026.
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