Before the Euro 2024 final, Lamine Yamal announced his wish for Spain to win the title and on the same night for Argentina to win the Copa America title, and the secret lies in their upcoming meeting in Finalissima.
The Finalissima Cup is a tournament held between the Euro champion and the Copa champion. It has previously been played in 3 editions, the first in 1985, when France won 2-0 over Uruguay, the second in 1993, when Argentina beat Denmark on penalties, and finally in 2022, when the silver country also beat the champion. Europe Italy 3-0 at Wembley Stadium.
Spain succeeded in defeating England 2-1 in the final match, and Yamal created the first goal for Nico Williams, winning the Matador’s fourth title in the history of the Euro from Germany.
Hours later, the Copa America final was held in the United States, where Lionel Messi was injured and left the field in the 66th minute, but Argentina beat Colombia thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s goal and won the title.
On this basis, Yamal’s wish came true, and it was confirmed that Argentina will defend the Finalissima Cup against Spain in 2025.
The date of the anticipated match between the European champion and the South American champion has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be held in 2025, most likely either in May or In June or in September.
