Spain vs Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled because of war
Fixture, part of Qatar Football Festival, cancelled after alternative dates and venues could not be agreed, UEFA says.
![Lusail stadium in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final match. [Faras Ghani/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_4113-1-e1733741634222.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Fixture, part of Qatar Football Festival, cancelled after alternative dates and venues could not be agreed, UEFA says.
![Lusail stadium in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final match. [Faras Ghani/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_4113-1-e1733741634222.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)








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