The 2025 Finalissima will showcase Argentina, winners of Copa América 2024, against Spain, champions of Euro 2024.
This match, dubbed the “grand final,” has been a tradition since 1985, bringing together top teams from Europe and South America.
Argentine star, Lionel Messi, will lead his team against Spain’s young talent, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, in what promises to be an exciting showdown. The upcoming Finalissima marks their first competitive encounter since a memorable 2007 photoshoot that went viral.
Yamal, expressing his ambitions before Euro 2024, stated, “I hope Messi wins the Copa América and I win the Euros, so I can play against him in the Finalissima.” His wish has now come true, setting the stage for a clash of football generations.
Argentina aims to defend their title following their 3-0 victory over Italy in the inaugural 2022 Finalissima at Wembley Stadium.
However, they will do so without Ángel Di María, who recently retired from international football after Copa América 2024.
The exact date of the 2025 Finalissima is yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to take place in the summer, similar to the 2022 edition held on June 1.
This match will be a highlight in the international football calendar, occurring outside major European and South American competitions before the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers begin.
Football fans worldwide eagerly anticipate this event as the last major international tournament before the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
