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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.

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.

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.

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.

Spain vs Argentina Finalissima date decided

Spain and Argentina will meet in a Finalissima clash next March if World Cup qualifying goes to plan, with venue talks underway across three nations.

Yamal vs Messi? Spain and Argentina to go head-to-head in Finalissima

Lamine Yamal might go up against Lionel Messi when Spain will face Argentina in the Finalissima clash between European and South American champions.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Múnich	25	21	3	1	92	24	68	66	W W W W W
2	Borussia Dortmund	25	16	7	2	53	26	27	55	W L D W W
3	Hoffenheim	25	15	4	6	53	33	20	49	W L D W L
4	VfB Stuttgart	25	14	5	6	50	34	16	47	D W D W L
5	RB Leipzig	25	14	5	6	48	34	14	47	W W D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern Múnich

W
W
W
W
W

Borussia Dortmund

W
L
D
W
W

Hoffenheim

W
L
D
W
L

VfB Stuttgart

D
W
D
W
L

RB Leipzig

W
W
D
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most European Championship titles?

Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.

How many teams are in the European Championship?

There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.

Who has made the most European Championship appearances ever?

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.

Who is the all-time top scorer in the European Championship?

No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.

Who is the oldest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.

Who is the youngest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.

Which famous players have played in the European Championship?

Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.

Which famous managers have managed in the European Championship?

Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.