FC Barcelona invited to face River Plate in Buenos Aires
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
FC Barcelona has received an invitation to play against River Plate at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on August 7 or 8. This match would conclude a notable absence of over sixty years for Barcelona in Argentina, having last played there in 1964. The encounter could serve as part of Barcelona's preseason preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. A source indicates excitement around the opportunity to face such a prestigious opponent, especially since these clubs last met in the 2015 Club World Cup final where Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory.
- •Barcelona last played in Argentina in 1964.
- •The proposed date for the match is August 7 or 8.
- •The game could be part of Barcelona's preseason activities.
- •Barcelona previously faced River Plate in the 2015 Club World Cup final.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — 🇦🇷 Like in 2015? Barça invited to play River in Buenos Aires
"FC Barcelona could end a streak of more than six decades without setting foot on Argentine soil. According to a source who spoke to ESPN, the Blaugrana club has received an attractive invitation to fa...
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