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.

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