UEFA announced through an official statement the decision to cancel “La Finalissima,” the match scheduled between Argentina national football team (champions of the Copa América 2024) and Spain national football team (champions of UEFA Euro 2024).
Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, canceled
UEFA announced through an official statement the decision to cancel “La Finalissima,” the match scheduled between Argentina national football team (champions of the Copa América 2024) and Spain national football team (champions of UEFA Euro 2024
The match was originally scheduled for March 27 at Lusail Stadium, but it has been suspended due to the current circumstances.
UEFA tried to find solutions to play the Finalissima
UEFA explained that it attempted to find alternative solutions to keep the match on the calendar, including the possibility of hosting the game in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The proposal included a 50/50 ticket allocation for both national teams, but the Argentine Football Association rejected the option.
Two-leg format proposal also rejected
According to the UEFA statement, another proposal to play the Finalissima as a two-leg tie (home and away) was also rejected.
As a result, no agreement was reached regarding a neutral venue, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the match between Argentina and Spain.
