The Clausura Tournament final has a date and venue: it will be the first match at the Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata after AFA's takeover
This was announced by the Professional League after the Executive Committee meeting at the Ezeiza complex. Additionally, the Champions Trophy will be played in the Interior of the country.
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The Torneo Clausura final has a date and venue: it will be the first match at the Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata after AFA took possession
- This was announced by the Liga Profesional, after the Executive Committee meeting at the Ezeiza complex. - Additionally, the Champions Trophy will be played in the interior of the country.
The AFA Executive Committee when it took possession of the La Plata stadium. Photo: AFA Press
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05/08/2026 15:00/ Updated on 05/08/2026 15:21
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The Torneo Clausura final has a date and venue: it will be the first match at the Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata after AFA took possession
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The AFA Executive Committee when it took possession of the La Plata stadium. Photo: AFA Press
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1. At the Liga Profesional Executive Committee meeting held this Wednesday at the Ezeiza complex, it was announced that the Torneo Clausura 2026 final will be played at the Estadio Único de La Plata, renamed 'Diego Armando Maradona-Tricampeones del Mundo' by AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, when he took possession in an act alongside Buenos Aires governor Axel Kicillof.
Original Text:“The AFA began to reveal the schedule for the definition of Argentine football, with a political message. At the Liga Profesional Executive Committee meeting held this Wednesday at the Ezeiza complex, it was announced that the Torneo Clausura 2026 final will be played at the Estadio Único de La Plata, renamed 'Diego Armando Maradona-Tricampeones del Mundo' by AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, when he took possession in an act alongside Buenos Aires governor Axel Kicillof.”
2. The Torneo Clausura 2026 final will be played on Saturday, December 12, with fans from both teams vying for the title.
Original Text:“When will it be? On Saturday, December 12, obviously, with fans from both teams vying for the title.”
3. It had been speculated that the reopening would be with the Argentine National Team as a farewell before the 2026 World Cup, which ultimately did not materialize, as they played two friendly matches directly in the United States.
Original Text:“Although four months remain, it would be the first major event that AFA will hold since that event, in October 2025. It had even been speculated that the reopening would be with the Argentine National Team as a farewell before the 2026 World Cup, which ultimately did not materialize, as they played two friendly matches directly in the United States.”
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HIGHLIGHTS Direct quotes, testimonies, and statements
Diego Armando Maradona-Tricampeones del Mundo: Chiqui
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DATA Table with figures extracted from the original
Important Dates
| Description | Value |
| Year the Torneo Clausura final will be played | 2026 |
| Day of December the Torneo Clausura 2026 final will be played | 12 |
| Year an important AFA event was held | 2025 |
Future Events
| Description | Value |
| Number of months remaining for the first major event AFA will hold since October 2025 | 4 |
| World Cup year for which it was speculated the Argentine National Team would inaugurate the stadium | 2026 |
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1. Where will the Torneo Clausura 2026 final be played?
At the Estadio Único de La Plata, renamed 'Diego Armando Maradona-Tricampeones del Mundo'.
2. When will the Torneo Clausura 2026 final be played?
On Saturday, December 12.
3. What political message was announced at the Liga Profesional Executive Committee meeting?
It was announced that the Torneo Clausura 2026 final will be played at the Estadio Único de La Plata, renamed 'Diego Armando Maradona-Tricampeones del Mundo' by AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia.
4. What was speculated regarding the reopening of the Estadio Único de La Plata?
It was speculated that the reopening would be with the Argentine National Team as a farewell before the 2026 World Cup, which ultimately did not materialize.
5. When did Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia take possession as president of AFA?
In October 2025.
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Keywords
| Word | Meaning |
| AFA | Argentine Football Association. |
| Executive Committee | Governing body of an organization or entity. |
| Estadio Único de La Plata | Sports facility located in the city of La Plata, Argentina. |
| Liga Profesional | Body that regulates professional football competitions in Argentina. |
| Torneo Clausura | Sports competition held in the second half of the year. |
Specific terms
| Word | Meaning |
| Reopening | Event marking the reopening of a facility or building after a period of closure or renovation. |
| Taking possession | Act of officially assuming a position or responsibility. |
Acronyms and abbreviations
| Word | Meaning |
| AFA | Argentine Football Association. |
| World Cup | International football tournament organized by FIFA. |
Region-specific terms
| Word | Meaning |
| Axel Kicillof | Argentine politician, current governor of the province of Buenos Aires. |
| Diego Maradona | Argentine football player, considered one of the best in the history of the sport. |
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AFA began to reveal the schedule for the definition of Argentine football, with a political message. At the Liga Profesional Executive Committee meeting held this Wednesday at the Ezeiza complex, it was announced that the Torneo Clausura 2026 final will be played at the Estadio Único de La Plata, renamed "Diego Armando Maradona-Tricampeones del Mundo" by AFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, when he took possession in an act alongside Buenos Aires governor Axel Kicillof.
When will it be? On Saturday, December 12, obviously, with fans from both teams vying for the title.
Although four months remain, it would be the first major event that AFA will hold since that event, in October 2025. It had even been speculated that the reopening would be with the Argentine National Team as a farewell before the 2026 World Cup, which ultimately did not materialize, as they played two friendly matches directly in the United States.
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