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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Half “Europeans”, adopted chieftain and Basque DT: how Mauritania plays, the weak rival that AFA found to fill the gap left by the Finalissima

Argentina's AFA has scheduled a friendly match against Mauritania, ranked 115th in FIFA, to maintain play after the Finalissima.

Mar 20 • 22:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Claudio Chiqui Tapia responded to the Spain coach after the cancellation of the Finalíssima: "Let's be serious"

Claudio Chiqui Tapia defended the cancellation of the Finalíssima match against Spain, emphasizing the need for a neutral venue for the match.

Mar 20 • 22:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

AFA confirmed Mauritania for the first friendly of the Argentine National Team: from playing the Finalissima to facing the 115th in the FIFA ranking

Argentina's national football team will face Mauritania in a friendly match after the cancellation of their planned game against Spain due to a conflict in Qatar.

Mar 20 • 17:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Argentina faces Mauritania in 'La Bombonera' instead of Spain

Argentina will play a friendly match against Mauritania in Buenos Aires instead of facing Spain, following the cancellation of the 'Finalissima' due to the war on Iran.

Mar 20 • 17:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Spain's coach responded to Domínguez regarding the controversy with the Finalissima: "We were crazy to play against Argentina"

Luis de la Fuente, coach of the Spanish national team, firmly addressed comments from Alejandro Domínguez of Conmebol about Spain's absence from the Finalissima, asserting that Spain was eager to compete against Argentina.

Mar 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The president of Conmebol's jab at the cancellation of the Finalissima and the response from the coach of Spain

The Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts, leading to mutual blame between the two federations.

Mar 20 • 13:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alejandro Domínguez's nod to Argentina when he spoke about the Finalissima: 'Spain did not show up'

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of Conmebol, referred to the Argentine national team's status as champions after Spain's absence in the cancelled Finalissima.

Mar 20 • 04:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Finalissima with Argentina cancelled, Spain cancels friendly match against Egypt that was going to be played in Qatar

Spain has cancelled its friendly match against Egypt due to the cancellation of the Finalissima with Argentina, leaving it with only one matchup against Serbia in the upcoming FIFA window.

Mar 18 • 23:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

After the suspension of the Finalissima, it was confirmed where the national team will play

Following the suspension of the Finalissima, it has been confirmed that the Argentine national team will play their next match against Guatemala at La Bombonera.

Mar 18 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The national team without Finalissima and the inflated sport with its patron under the war

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has overshadowed the anticipated match between Argentina and Spain, highlighting the impact of geopolitical tensions on sports events.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the cancellation of the Finalissima, the Argentine National Team will play a friendly against Guatemala

The Argentine national football team will face Guatemala in a friendly match on March 31, following the cancellation of the Finalissima against Spain.

Mar 17 • 15:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

After the suspension of the Finalissima, the national team has an opponent: it will play against Guatemala on March 31

Argentina's football team, after the suspension of the Finalissima, will face Guatemala on March 31 as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

Mar 17 • 15:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Friendlies of the Argentine national team: everything that is known after the cancellation of the Finalissima

The cancellation of the Finalissima match has left the Argentine national team without opponents for the upcoming FIFA double date in March, complicating their preparations for the World Cup.

Mar 17 • 15:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Without Finalissima, now what?: how the Argentine national team reorganizes for the last test before the final list for the 2026 World Cup

The cancellation of the Finalissima poses challenges for the Argentine national football team as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Mar 16 • 19:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Spain replace cancelled Finalissima with Serbia friendly

Spain will now play a friendly match against Serbia on March 27 after their Finalissima against Argentina was cancelled due to regional conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 16 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Spain replaces the Finalissima with a friendly match against Serbia in La Cerámica

Spain's national football team will play a friendly match against Serbia on March 27 at the Cerámica Stadium after the cancellation of the Finalissima.

Mar 16 • 14:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The Spanish theory about the cancellation of the Finalissima linked to the judicial process of Chiqui Tapia

The cancellation of the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain is linked to legal issues surrounding Argentine football president Chiqui Tapia, who is under investigation for tax evasion.

Mar 16 • 12:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Behind the Scenes of the Failed Finalissima: Why Tapia Moved Heaven and Earth to Prevent It from Being Played

Argentina's soccer president Tapia undertook significant efforts to prevent the Finalissima match from occurring, highlighting the tensions in football governance.

Mar 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

What will happen to the money of fans who bought tickets for the Finalissima Spain vs. Argentina?

The organizers of the Qatar Football Festival 2026 have decided to cancel the event, including the Finalissima match, and will issue refunds to ticket holders.

Mar 15 • 20:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Argentina vs Spain Finalissima football match called off amid Middle East war

The UEFA has canceled the Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain due to security concerns arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Mar 15 • 20:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The reaction of Spanish sports newspapers after the cancellation of the Finalissima: 'Argentinian immobility'

Spanish sports media criticize the Argentine leadership for the cancellation of the Finalissima match originally scheduled for March 27.

Mar 15 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

The Finalissima has been canceled

UEFA has canceled the Finalissima match between European champions Spain and Copa America holders Argentina due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 18:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chiqui Tapia's Response to UEFA after the Suspension of the Finalissima

Chiqui Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, criticized UEFA's handling of the Finalissima suspension after a failure to agree on a match date.

Mar 15 • 17:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chiqui Tapia lamented the cancellation of the Finalissima and stated that the AFA had accepted to play it in Italy, but with a different date

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the Finalissima and clarified that the AFA was open to rescheduling the match in Italy.

Mar 15 • 16:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Consequences of the Iran War: Finalissima between Spain and Argentina canceled

The UEFA announced the cancellation of the Finalissima match between Spain and Argentina due to the Iran war affecting the sports calendar.

Mar 15 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Finalissima canceled: Qatar announced what will happen with the 80,000 tickets for the Argentina vs Spain match that was to be played at Lusail Stadium

The Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain has been canceled due to security concerns following missile strikes in the region, with 80,000 tickets already sold set to be refunded.

Mar 15 • 16:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Finalissima canceled: UEFA's 'moral debt', false neutrality, and the real reasons for this failure

The UEFA Finalissima has been canceled amid controversies over neutrality and underlying business motives.

Mar 15 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

The match between Messi and Yamali is canceled

The UEFA has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Finalissima match between Spain and Argentina, initially set for March 27 in Qatar.

Mar 15 • 16:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The statement from Conmebol and AFA after the cancellation of the Finalissima: 'Willingness to play in a neutral territory'

The Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain has been canceled due to political instability in the region, according to a statement from UEFA.

Mar 15 • 16:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

US-Israel-Iran war: UEFA cancels Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash

UEFA has canceled the 'Finalissima' match between Spain and Argentina due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which hindered agreement on an alternative date and location.

Mar 15 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Championship match canceled!

The Finalissima football match between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for March 27 in Qatar, has been canceled due to political tensions in the Middle East and concerns from the Argentine coach about potential defeat.

Mar 15 • 15:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Finalissima: the complete statement from UEFA, in which they blame the AFA for the cancellation

UEFA has canceled the Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, citing a lack of cooperation from the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 15 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

The Finalissima Spain-Argentina is canceled due to lack of agreement on date and location

The UEFA has canceled the upcoming Finalissima match between Spain and Argentina due to disagreements regarding the date and venue.

Mar 15 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Sports

UEFA cancels 'Finalissima' between Argentina and Spain due to the war in Iran

The UEFA has canceled the upcoming 'Finalissima' match between Argentina and Spain due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 13:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Finalissima 2026 between Spain and Argentina canceled: Qatar cannot host it due to war

The Finalissima 2026 match between Spain and Argentina has been canceled as Qatar is unable to host it due to ongoing conflict.

Mar 15 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is canceled.

The UEFA announced the cancellation of the Finalissima match between Spain and Argentina due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 13:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Finalissima: after ups and downs, Argentina and Spain decided to cancel the match

Argentina and Spain have canceled the Finalissima match due to ongoing discussions and complications from the Middle East conflict.

Mar 15 • 13:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain has been canceled: UEFA's statement speaks of "great disappointment" and hints at AFA's responsibility

The Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain has been canceled due to an inability to secure a suitable venue amid safety concerns.

Mar 15 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The 'Finalissima' between Spain and Argentina is canceled

The UEFA has announced the cancellation of the 'Finalissima' match between Spain and Argentina, originally scheduled to take place in Qatar due to the political situation in the region.

Mar 15 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Spain vs Argentina Finalissima clash CANCELLED due to Middle East conflict

The Finalissima match between Spain and Argentina has been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 13:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Cancellation of the Finalissima Match Between Argentina and Spain

UEFA has announced the cancellation of the Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, originally scheduled to take place in Qatar, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 10:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The Finalissima, on Tuesday the 31st in Rome?: Argentina's proposal for the match against Spain awaits UEFA's approval

Argentina has proposed holding the upcoming Finalissima against Spain on March 31 in Rome as negotiations continue amidst challenges caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 14 • 21:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alejandro Domínguez met with Tapia and visited Barracas Central's stadium amid uncertainty about the Finalissima

Alejandro Domínguez, President of Conmebol, discussed the possibility of hosting the Finalissima in Argentina during a visit to Barracas Central's stadium, meeting with AFA's Claudio Tapia.

Mar 13 • 01:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chiqui Tapia met with Alejandro Domínguez and toured River's stadium: where will the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain be played?

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia and Alejandro Domínguez held a meeting in Buenos Aires to discuss the venue for the upcoming Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain amidst reports of it potentially being held in Madrid.

Mar 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

What is the Finalissima

The Finalissima match between the winners of the Copa América and the Euro Cup is postponed due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 12 • 20:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Lionel Scaloni on alert: with the Finalissima in doubt, the Argentine National Team could arrive at the World Cup without test matches

Lionel Scaloni is concerned as the Argentine National Team's preparation for the World Cup is in jeopardy due to the uncertainty surrounding their scheduled friendly matches, particularly the Finalissima against Spain.

Mar 12 • 19:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Neither Madrid nor London: Tapia wants the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain to be played at the Monumental

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, insists that the Finalissima against Spain should be held at River Plate's stadium instead of the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.

Mar 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After going through the Courts, Tapia spoke about the Finalissima: "Spain wants it to be played in Spain, and I want it to be played at the Monumental"

Claudio Chiqui Tapia discussed the future of the Finalissima after attending a court hearing regarding alleged mismanagement of funds, expressing a preference for the match to be held at Monumental Stadium in Argentina instead of Spain.

Mar 12 • 15:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Finalissima Venue: This is what is known about Argentina vs. Spain today

Organizations are negotiating a new venue for the Argentina vs. Spain match due to escalating military conflict in the Middle East, with the Santiago Bernabéu stadium being considered.

Mar 12 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

In Spain, they press for the Finalissima to be played at Santiago Bernabéu: What stance will the AFA take?

Spain is advocating for the Finalissima match to be hosted at the Santiago Bernabéu due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, affecting plans to hold the event in Qatar.

Mar 12 • 13:34 UTC

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