World football is set for another night of champions. Argentina and Spain, winners of the Copa América and Euro 2024, respectively, will clash in the long-awaited Finalissima 2026 — a showdown that promises history, talent, and prestige just months before the next World Cup kicks off.

When and where will the 2026 Finalissima take place?

After weeks of speculation, the mystery has finally been solved. According to Marca, the match between Argentina and Spain will be played on March 28, 2026, at the stunning Lusail Stadium in Qatar, the same venue that hosted the 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and France.

With a capacity of over 88,000 spectators, the Lusail Stadium will once again set the stage for a historic night, bringing together two powerhouse teams eager to reaffirm their dominance before the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

What is the meaning of the Finalissima?

The Finalissima pits the reigning champions of UEFA and CONMEBOL against each other, reviving the spirit of the old Artemio Franchi Cup, a tournament created in the 1980s to unite the best from Europe and South America. Though it has been played sporadically, the concept was revived in 2022 as a symbolic bridge between the two continents.

In that modern edition, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina dominated Italy 3–0 at Wembley, thanks to goals from Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María, and Paulo Dybala.

A tournament with elite history

So far, the trophy has been contested in only three official editions:

• 1985: France defeated Uruguay 2–0
• 1993: Argentina beat Denmark 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw
• 2022: Argentina triumphed 3–0 over Italy in London

With their upcoming appearance, Argentina will become the nation with the most Finalissima appearances and could make history by becoming the first-ever back-to-back champion of the tournament’s modern era.