The title for the Finalissima, which will pit Lionel Messi’s Argentina against Lamine Yamal’s Spain, could undergo another schedule modification by FIFA, according to a recent report.
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FIFA reportedly wants to change the date of Finalissima between Messi’s Argentina and Yamal’s Spain
The title for the Finalissima, which will pit Lionel Messi’s Argentina against Lamine Yamal’s Spain, could undergo another schedule modification by FIFA, according to a recent report.
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Lionel Messi with the Copa America trophy and Lamine Yamal with the Euro trophy.
© Getty ImagesLionel Messi with the Copa America trophy and Lamine Yamal with the Euro trophy.
By Gianni Taina
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There is enormous global anticipation for the Finalissima, which brings the two sides together ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The excitement comes from seeing the reigning Copa America (Argentina) and Euros (Spain) champions face off, intensified by the generational clash between soccer legend Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, the rising star who promises to be his successor at Barcelona.
The Finalissima—in which the Lionel Scaloni’s team will defend the title they won against Italy before the Qatar World Cup—has been difficult to place on the international calendar due to the official commitments of both sides of the Atlantic. However, European sources had previously indicated the match would take place during the March FIFA window, specifically on Saturday, March 28th.
With the Lusail Stadium in Doha chosen as the venue, FIFA reportedly is considering to change the date, according to the Spanish outlet Marca. The change is minor, involving only moving the game up by one day, meaning it would be played on Friday, March 27th.
This alternative is considered highly improbable, as the team managed by Luis De La Fuente would need to finish second in their group for that scenario to occur. Spain currently lead Group E by 3 points over Turkey, whom they will face at home in the closing match of the window, following an away game against Georgia.
