The final test before the World Cup is suddenly in danger
Argentina’s last friendly before the 2026 World Cup was supposed to be confirmed.
Instead, it is now surrounded by uncertainty.
The match against Guatemala, scheduled for March 31, could be cancelled due to an unexpected FIFA regulation.
And the situation is more serious than it seems.
According to reports, FIFA regulations do not allow a national team to play matches in two different continents within the same international window.
This is where the issue begins.
Guatemala already has another match scheduled in Europe during the same FIFA date, which directly conflicts with the game against Argentina in South America.
That means one of the two matches cannot happen.
There are only a few possible outcomes.
Guatemala could cancel their European match and keep Argentina. Or they could prioritize the other fixture and withdraw from facing the world champions.
There is also a third scenario: FIFA could make an exception.
However, that is not guaranteed.
What makes the situation even more surprising is that Argentina had already lost the Finalissima against Spain, which was supposed to be the ideal preparation match.
Now, even the replacement opponent is not fully secured.
This creates a strange situation: the World Cup is approaching, but Argentina may arrive without a proper final test.
For now, the match has not been officially cancelled.
But the risk is real.
And if it happens, Argentina could lose its last opportunity to test the squad before the biggest tournament in football.
One thing is clear:
The preparation for the World Cup is suddenly not as simple as it seemed.