Spain’s victory over England at the Euros was quickly followed by Argentina’s triumph over Colombia, securing the Copa America trophy once again.
These wins set the stage for the 2025 Finalissima, where the two champions will face off next year.
This highly anticipated match will feature Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal. The young Barcelona talent has already expressed his excitement about the potential showdown, telling reporters during the tournament, “I hope Messi wins the Copa América and I win the Euros, so I can play against him in the Finalissima.”
The two have yet to meet on the field. Their only known interaction was in a photoshoot when Yamal was a baby—pictures that have recently gone viral.
Yamal was instrumental for Spain at Euro 2024, earning the Young Player of the Tournament award and notching four assists.
Meanwhile, Messi led Argentina to another Copa America victory, adding more silverware to his illustrious career.
Finalissima is an intercontinental football match organized by CONMEBOL and UEFA, featuring the winners of the Copa America against the champions of the UEFA European Championship.
This competition has a unique history, being held only twice before it was discontinued. It first took place in 1985 and then again in 1993. After a long break, it was revived in 2022.
The last edition held in 2022 between Italy and Argentina ended in favour of Italy.