The 2025 Finalissima is all set to take place between the Copa América 2024 winners, Argentina, and the Euro 2024 winners, Spain. This exciting match between the best teams from UEFA and CONMEBOL has a long-standing tradition that dates back to 1985 when Italy and Argentina faced off in the inaugural Finalissima at Wembley Stadium, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina emerging victorious with a 3-0 win.
Looking ahead to next year’s Finalissima, Messi is expected to once again lead Argentina, this time against the up-and-coming Spain team led by the 17-year-old sensation, Lamine Yamal. The only other encounter between Messi and Yamal was in a now-viral photoshoot back in 2007. In an interview with RAC1 before this weekend’s finals, Yamal expressed his hope that both Spain and Argentina would win their respective finals so that he could fulfill his dream of playing against his childhood idol, Messi.
The 2022 Finalissima took place on June 1, so it is likely that the next edition will be held in the summer of 2025. With no major European or South American competitions scheduled outside of FIFA World Cup qualifying until the actual World Cup in 2026, all eyes will be on this highly anticipated Finalissima match.
This upcoming Finalissima will also mark Argentina’s first final since Ángel Di María’s retirement from international soccer. The 36-year-old forward announced his retirement before the start of Copa América 2024, making it his final tournament representing his country.
The Finalissima is not just a match between two powerhouse teams, but it is also a meeting of generations with Messi leading Argentina and Yamal making a name for himself with Spain. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this clash of titans as they battle it out for the prestigious Finalissima trophy. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup and the journey of these two talented teams as they prepare to face off on the grand stage next year.