Finalissima

Finalissima news

FBL-WC-2026-EUR-QUALIFIERS-ESP-TUR

De la Fuente defends Spain in Finalissima debacle

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has broken his silence to defend the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) amid fallout from the collapsed Finalissima between La Roja and Argentina, with the manager placing responsibility for the fixture's collapse on the South American nation. The match, which would have pitted the European champions against the world champions, never materialised despite months of planning.

Lionel Messi Argentina 2025

Messi's stance revealed after Argentina vs Spain clash called off

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reportedly been left disappointed after the 2026 Finalissima was officially called off. The Inter Miami talisman viewed the showpiece event against Euro 2024 winners Spain as a vital competitive fixture rather than a mere exhibition match. The game was due to take place later this month but has been cancelled due to geopolitical issues.

yamal-messi

Messi vs Yamal is off! Argentina & Spain Finalissima cancelled

Football fans will be denied a dream showdown between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal after the 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain was officially cancelled. Following the forced relocation of the fixture from Qatar due to geopolitical issues, a complete breakdown in negotiations saw the Argentinian FA reject multiple UEFA proposals - including a clash at the Bernabeu - leaving the highly anticipated meeting of champions scrapped over unresolvable scheduling conflicts.

Advertisement
GFX Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi

Spain to host Finalissima clash with Argentina as Qatar plan scrapped

The highly anticipated Finalissima clash between European champions Spain and world champions Argentina is currently shrouded in uncertainty after security concerns forced a relocation from Qatar. With the original March 27 date fast approaching, a diplomatic tug-of-war has emerged over the new venue. While the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has proposed the Santiago Bernabeu as an eleventh-hour solution, their Argentinian counterparts remain hesitant.

Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi

Argentina vs Spain Finalissima in doubt after Qatar League suspended

The highly-anticipated Finalissima clash between reigning European champions Spain and South American counterparts Argentina, scheduled for March 27 in Doha, has been thrown into serious doubt. Following recent geopolitical developments, including Iranian strikes on bases within the country and an escalation of conflict across the Middle East, Qatar has taken the drastic step of halting all sporting activity.

Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi

Argentina's plan to stop Yamal in La Finalissima revealed

Lionel Scaloni's plan to stop Lamine Yamal in La Finalissima has been revealed as Spain gear up to take on Argentina in Qatar. The European champions will take on the Copa America winners in Qatar next month in the pre-World Cup meeting in the national team equivalent of the now-defunct Intercontinental Cup. The game will see the Barcelona wonderkid come up against Lionel Messi for the first time.

Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal

Yamal and Messi to go head-to-head as Finalissima is confirmed

A generational showdown is officially on the calendar as Spain and Argentina prepare to contest the Finalissima in Qatar, setting up a first-ever senior meeting between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. With the European and South American champions colliding at Lusail Stadium, the one-off clash promises symbolism, history and World Cup-level intensity just months before the 2026 tournament.

Lamine Yamal Spain

Finalissima 2026: Qatar set to host Spain vs Argentina

Qatar is all set to host the men's Finalissima 2026 at the iconic Lusail Stadium on March 27, 2026. The showpiece fixture will see European champions Spain take on Copa America champions Argentina in a highly anticipated clash between continental title holders. World champions Argentina, who won the trophy last time, beating Italy in 2022, will be up against La Roja.

Lionel Messi World Cup trophy

Messi airs WC ‘hope’ & rules out Finalissima clash with Yamal

Lionel Messi has aired his 2026 World Cup “hope”, with there still a chance that he will grace that competition, but has ruled himself out of a meeting with Spain and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the next Finalissima. Argentina are hoping to have their talismanic captain available for the defence of a global title next summer, but will be without him if a clash with the reigning champions of Europe is confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

لدى الجماهير عدة فرص لشراء تذاكر المباريات التي يشارك فيها المنتخب المغربي عبر موقع FIFA الرسمي من الآن وحتى انطلاق البطولة في يونيو. تختلف مراحل البيع المتعددة من حيث آليات الشراء، طرق الدفع، ونوعية التذاكر المتاحة. لشراء التذاكر، يجب عليك زيارة بوابة تذاكر FIFA الرسمية وإنشاء حساب، ومن ثم تسجيل الدخول للتحقق من توافر التذاكر في كل مرحلة.

إذا كنت تبحث عن وسيلة رسمية وآمنة لإعادة بيع أو استبدال تذاكرك، فإن منصة FIFA لإعادة البيع والتبادل (FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace) هي القناة الرسمية الوحيدة لذلك. تم افتتاح المنصة في أكتوبر ويمكن الوصول إليها عبر الموقع الرسمي لـ FIFA. كما ستتوفر تذاكر كأس العالم أيضاً عبر منصات إعادة البيع الثانوية مثل StubHub و Ticombo.

لا، لن تتوفر التذاكر للشراء في الملاعب خلال كأس العالم 2026. لن تكون هناك أي عمليات بيع مباشرة عبر نوافذ التذاكر في الملاعب (Over-the-counter). تظل بوابة FIFA.com/tickets هي المنصة الرسمية الوحيدة والنهائية لشراء التذاكر.

يتصدر يوسف النصيري قائمة هدافي المغرب التاريخيين في كأس العالم، حيث سجل 3 أهداف خلال مشاركاته في نسختي 2018 و2022. ويأمل مهاجم فنربخشة في تعزيز هذا الرقم القياسي خلال الصيف الحالي. كما يتواجد النصيري في مرتبة متقدمة ضمن قائمة أكثر اللاعبين المغاربة مشاركة في المباريات المونديالية برصيد 8 مباريات، بفارق مباراتين فقط خلف أشرف حكيمي وحكيم زياش اللذين يتصدران القائمة بـ 10 مباريات لكل منهما.