What is the Finalissima?

"The Finalissima is a football match played between the latest winners of the Copa America and the European Championship, organised by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) and Uefa. The upcoming men's Finalissima, due to take place in 2026, will pit South American champions Argentina against European champions Spain. Argentina will be looking to defend their Finalissima title, having defeated Euro 2020 winners Italy 3-0 at Wembley in 2022."

"There was no match between Euro 1988 winners the Netherlands and 1987 Copa America champions Uruguay, as a date for the match could not be agreed. The contest returned when Copa America champions Argentina defeated Euro 1992 winners Denmark 5-4 on penalties - but the competition was then sidelined. It relaunched in 2022 as the Finalissima, with the first Women's Finalissima being played the following year."

"on its website as taking place in March 2026. A statement from May 2025 says that a meeting between Conmebol and Uefa had covered "key issues such as institutional objectives, organisational responsibilities, logistical planning, competition schedules for both teams and tentative dates for the match" and that the date "will be announced in due course". Conmebol has also listed the next Women's Finalissima between England and Brazil as taking place in 'March or October 2026'."

The Finalissima is a football match between the winners of the Copa America and the European Championship, organised by Conmebol and Uefa. The men's 2026 Finalissima will pit South American champions Argentina against European champions Spain, with Argentina defending the title after defeating Italy 3-0 at Wembley in 2022. England hold the inaugural Women's Finalissima title after beating Brazil on penalties following a 1-1 draw in June 2023. The competition was previously held as the European/South American Nations Cup in 1985 and 1993, returned in 2022, and has proposed dates listed by Conmebol for 2026 pending final confirmation.

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