
The powers that be have belatedly set a date, kick-off time and location for the 2026 Finalissima which will pit Lionel Messi’s Argentina against a Spain team starring Lamine Yamal in March.
For a long time it appeared as though this glittering clash would never take place. Spain and Argentina have been respective champions of Europe and South America since the same summer of 2024. However, other international obligations have conspired against the organizers of the Finalissima, which had to be delayed until the same year as the upcoming World Cup.