Argentina, the reigning Copa America champions, are expected to face Spain, the current European Championship holders, in the next Finalissima. This highly anticipated match could feature a historic clash between Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, and Barcelona’s young prodigy Lamine Yamal, a record-breaking La Masia graduate.
However, scheduling the event has proven challenging. The previous Finalissima saw Argentina defeat Italy at Wembley in 2022, but finding a suitable date for the upcoming match has been difficult due to conflicting international fixtures.
Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, has expressed doubt about the event, saying, “I don’t know if the Finalissima is going to happen. From what I’ve been told, it will be tough to fit in with Spain’s schedule.” He also mentioned that the match might not occur in 2025, leaving the timeline uncertain.
Reports suggest that the match might be scheduled for October or November 2025, after Spain’s Nations League campaign, with potential venues including Berlin, London, or Rome. If scheduling issues continue, the game could be postponed until March 2026, possibly moving to the United States. This would align with the growing football interest in the U.S., with New York being a possible venue as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup.
Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting confirmation of the fixture, hoping to see the exciting generational matchup between Messi and Yamal on a grand stage.
