What's happening with Finalissima 2026 » Messi and Yamal can switch stadiums, just 3 weeks before the big game
Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Tuesday, 03 March 2026, 12:49 / Updated Tuesday, 03 March 2026 12:49
The political conflict in the Middle East does not seem to end anytime soon, and experts say that these tensions could continue in the medium or even long term. Under these conditions, the “Finalissima” could suffer, and the organizers are secretly looking for viable alternatives. Messi's Argentina and Yamal's Spain will meet on March 27 for the big trophy, and the current version, Doha, is in danger.
CONMEBOL and UEFA officials are monitoring the situation in the conflict in Qatar, where further missiles launched from Iran flew over the country's airspace again last night.
London and Miami are the options to replace Doha
The latest information shows that the forums are looking for other options, in the context of major tensions in the Middle East. And the Spaniards from Marca claim that the Finalissima will be played on the set date, in the last part of the current month, during which the last play-off duels for World Cup qualification are played.
Romania plays the semi-final of the play-off with Turkey in Istanbul, and in case of success, it will meet Slovakia or Kosovo for a place in the final tournament.
Returning to the Finalissima, the organizers have London and Miami as backup options. The English capital was also the host of the 2022 edition, the only one so far, while the American city will have matches at the World Cup.
Miami will host 7 World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium, where the 2024 Copa America final was also played, but overshadowed by several organizational issues. Another reason why Miami is a less likely option is the very conflict in which the US and Iran are involved, and many analysts are questioning it.
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The 2022 Finalissima was won by Argentina, who had no mercy on Italy, the European champions at the time. The South Americans prevailed 3-0.
