Argentina set to face Mauritania in World Cup preparation match instead of Finalissima

Argentina was scheduled to take on Spain in the Finalissima in Qatar, but the fixture got called off owing to the situation in the Middle East.

"The national team will take on Mauritania in a friendly as preparations start for saying goodbye to supporters ahead of the trip to protect the World Cup crown," announced the AFA in an official release.

The encounter is set for La Bombonera, the home of Boca Juniors, on March 27th. Mauritania was lined up to meet Palestine in Morocco, though that contest was likewise scrapped because of the unrest.

Argentina lined up a warm-up game versus Guatemala on March 31st, yet it fell through without FIFA clearance since Guatemala had a prior commitment against Algeria in Italy.

Argentina launches its bid to retain the World Cup on June 16th versus Algeria.