After finalizing the schedule for the 2026 Finalissima final, the tournament organizers are urgently working to confirm the venue for the high-profile showdown between Argentina and Spain.

According to information from Spain's AS newspaper, the iconic Estadio Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, is emerging as a leading candidate to host the 2026 Finalissima match between the continental champions — the current 2024 Copa America winner Argentina and Spain, the 2024 EURO champion.

The match is expected to take place between March 26 and 31, 2026, just over two months before the official start of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

However, the possibility of this match happening depends on Spain’s schedule. If “La Roja” qualifies directly for the 2026 World Cup, they will have an open slot in March and can participate in the Finalissima.

Currently, coach Luis de la Fuente’s team leads Group E in the European qualifiers after impressive wins against Bulgaria (3-0) and Turkey (6-0). Spain still has four crucial matches against Georgia (October 11 and November 15), Bulgaria (October 14), and Turkey (November 18). Maintaining their form, they are very likely to secure direct qualification early, which would open the door for this historic match to proceed as planned.

Among the options considered, Estadio Centenario is leading the race to host. This stadium is a global football icon, having hosted the 1930 World Cup final and recognized by FIFA as a “Global Football Heritage” site.

Having Argentina play an “intercontinental super cup” match right in South America will surely attract global fans. Nevertheless, besides Montevideo, three other venues are under consideration: Lusail Stadium (Qatar), where Argentina lifted the 2022 World Cup trophy; Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, USA), a modern venue with potential in the North American market; and Wembley (England), which hosted Finalissima 2022 when Argentina defeated Italy 3-0.

Although the likelihood of hosting the match is high, Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni expressed dissatisfaction with the timing. He noted that UEFA’s Nations League schedule previously prevented the Finalissima from being held earlier: “We could have played this match sooner. But Spain was busy with the Nations League, a competition they created, and we were affected. Now that we are free, they are occupied with World Cup qualifiers.”

Finalissima is a tournament succeeding the Artemio Franchi Cup, where the South American and European champions compete for the title. Previously, Argentina won the 2022 Finalissima by defeating Italy 3-0 at Wembley. Historically, the competition has only been held three times: first in 1985 when France beat Uruguay 2-0, and second in 1993 when Argentina overcame Denmark on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

If the 2026 Finalissima takes place in Montevideo, it will be the first time this intercontinental super cup is held in South America, promising to be one of the biggest football events before the 2026 World Cup.