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UEFA Sets Next-Week Decision on Finalissima Venue as Qatar Hosting in Doubt

The governing body says no backup venue is on the table despite Qatar's suspension of domestic tournaments.

Overview

  • The SpainArgentina Finalissima is scheduled for March 27 at Lusail Stadium in Doha.
  • Security concerns have grown after regional missile strikes, with Qatar’s football association halting competitions indefinitely.
  • Any venue change would need agreement from UEFA, CONMEBOL, the RFEF, the AFA and FIFA, making a late switch complex.
  • Reports have floated London as a leading alternative with Rome, Milan or Miami also mentioned, though UEFA maintains no options are under consideration and Wembley is booked for EnglandUruguay that night.
  • Sources say Qatar is pushing to keep the match after heavy investment in staging the event.