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Finalissima Cancelled: Argentina to Play Guatemala, Spain to Face Serbia in Friendlies

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's Lamine Yamnal (AP/PTI)

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News18•19-03-2026, 07:19

Finalissima Cancelled: Argentina to Play Guatemala, Spain to Face Serbia in Friendlies

•World champions Argentina will play Guatemala in a friendly after the Finalissima against Spain was cancelled due to the Middle East conflict.
•European champions Spain will now face Serbia in a friendly match on March 27 in Villarreal.
•UEFA announced the cancellation of the Finalissima after Argentina rejected all proposed alternative dates and locations.
•The match was initially scheduled for March 27 in Doha, Qatar, between UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions Argentina.
•Concerns over 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations and financial disagreements influenced Argentina's decision to reject alternatives.

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