UEFA and CONMEBOL held their first meeting in months to move forward with Finalissima plans. They discussed key details about the game. Besides, a possible date for the match was revealed.
As part of the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asuncion, Paraguay, officials hosted the first planning meeting for the upcoming Finalissima. The match will feature a showdown between the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 champion, Argentina, and the UEFA Euro 2024 winner, Spain. During the session, organizers addressed key logistical details and explored potential dates for the highly anticipated clash.
Argentine Soccer Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia and Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan met this week to begin discussions about the upcoming Finalissima. Since it was their first official meeting, they have not yet revealed the potential venues for the highly anticipated matchup.
This will mark the fourth edition of the Finalissima and the third straight appearance for the Argentina, which previously participated in 1993, 2022, and 2024. Argentina also hold the record for the most titles in the competition, with two trophies to their name. The 2025 edition promises to be extra special, as it could feature the first-ever on-field meeting between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, an encounter sure to excite fans around the world.
Following the meeting, CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez shared a message on his official X account (formerly Twitter): “A pleasure to meet my friend Rafael Louzan, President of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation! We have already started the preparations for the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, a joint work between CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFA and RFEF. We are looking forward to this great match!.”
Argentina vs Spain Finalissima: Expected date for the highly anticipated match
Even though this matchup ranks among the most highly anticipated by fans, organizing it presents serious challenges. With the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for 2025 and the FIFA World Cup set for 2026, both coaching staffs need to agree on a suitable window.
Argentine journalist Gaston Edul reports that March 2026 stands out as the only realistic option. By then, Argentina will have completed their World Cup qualifying campaign, and Spain will not have any European qualifiers scheduled. Still, finalizing a specific date remains complicated, as the timing falls uncomfortably close to the start of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina vs. Spain match history: Results of their most recent meetings
Although Argentina have dominated the international scene in recent years, Spain controls the recent head-to-head record. The Spanish national team won three of the last five meetings between the two sides. In their most recent clash, Spain secured a commanding 6-1 victory. That result left a lasting impression.
However, this upcoming match could follow a different script. Lionel Scaloni’s project has shown remarkable consistency and strength. Argentina also come in as the reigning champion, after beating Italy in 2022. But Spain now relies on a fresh generation of young talent. These rising stars aim to challenge the world champions and push Spain back among soccer’s elite.
From: bolavip.com
