Could the World Cup final be repeated? What's known about the possible Finalissima between Argentina and Spain

Talk is emerging about a potential "Finalissima" match between Argentina and Spain, a fixture that would pit the champions of South America against the champions of Europe. This highly anticipated contest has been on the cards before, with a match previously scheduled for March in Qatar that ultimately did not materialize due to the conflict in the Middle East.

The Finalissima, a trophy contested between the winners of the respective continental championships, remains up for grabs. The possibility of its staging has been reignited following Spain's recent 1-0 victory over Argentina in a match played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This encounter, where Ferran Torres scored the lone goal, has fueled speculation that the Finalissima could be organized in the near future and promoted as a "rematch."

Both nations hold the top two spots in the FIFA rankings, making any encounter between them a significant event. The cancellation of the original Qatar fixture involved numerous logistical challenges and potential venue changes that were never finalized. To finally schedule the match, it is likely that a similar scenario might unfold, given the high stakes and the competitive nature of both teams.

With two international friendly windows remaining in the current year, the period between November 9 and 17 is being speculated as the most probable time for the clash between the Spanish and Argentinian national teams. Argentina secured their continental title in 2024 by defeating Colombia 1-0, while Spain claimed their fourth European Championship title by beating England 2-1 in the Euro final.