The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain has been cancelled due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, leaving fans and players alike in disappointment.
Scheduled for March 26, 2026, in Doha, the match was set to showcase the champions of Europe and South America. Alexis Mac Allister expressed his regret, stating, “It’s a shame (not to play the Finalissima) because it was a nice match. It didn’t happen and now we have to focus on the friendlies.”
Argentina’s international break has been disrupted not only by this cancellation but also by the scrapping of a friendly against Qatar. With the Finalissima off the table, the team has arranged friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia instead.
Mac Allister, who has scored six goals for the national team and earned 42 caps, emphasized the players’ desire to compete, saying, “Matches are won on the pitch. We are players and we want to play, that’s the most important thing. I would like to play it later.”
UEFA and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) could not agree on a venue for the match, contributing to its cancellation. Details remain unconfirmed regarding when the Finalissima might be rescheduled.
