The Final between Argentina And Spain has long been one of the most expected international matchups, which placed two global powers against each other. But with uncertainty that still the fixture around, head coach Lionel Scaloni made a surprising admission: “I would rather not have had it not to play it. “
After lifting both Copa América And Euro 2024” Argentina And Spain is expected to meet each other in the next edition of the Finalissima. Nevertheless, a busy calendar – with Conmebol and UEFA World Cup qualifications together with the extensive FIFA Club World Cup in June and July 2025 – has left little room to plan the collision.
Speaking with Argentinian Outlet TNT sports, Scaloni was asked about the possibility of being in Spain in March: “If you ask me, I would rather have done. Because I think there was enough time to play it earlier. Spain It wasn’t possible because they had the Nations League that they found themselves. It has been harmful to our South Americans, because it prevents us from competing against European teams. And we couldn’t play. And now that we can do it, they can’t– Because they play world cup qualifications. “
The Argentina boss also expressed his concern about organizing such a tent competition so close to the World Cup. ‘A match of so much importance, two months before the World Cup played … To be honest I didn’t think it would happen. We will see if it will be played. Because Spain, in theory, will first end in their group and can play in March. But everything is very insecure. And we need concrete plans. We will see if it will be confirmed“He concluded.
Like things are standing, The Finalissima is planned for the third week of March during the FIFA International window. However, if Spain is unable to secure the top position in their qualification group of the World Cup, they would be forced into the Finalissima that same week in the Play -Offs.
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Already qualified for the World Cup 2026, Argentina will close their Conmebol qualifying campaign in September with matches against Venezuela and Ecuador. The Albiceleste then plans an American tour in October, with matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico, followed by two November friendships in Luanda, Angola and Kerala, India.
The opponents for the latter friendly competitions remain undecided. When asked about the possibility of being on a European side, Scaloni quickly rejected it: “It is practically impossible. You should choose a team that is free or does not play in a group with five teams, and immediately that team is a friendly planned with another European side. “
With regard to the realistic options of Argentina, Scaloni added. ‘So for us it comes down to America, Central America, perhaps an Asian or African side. We have to look in those directions, even if the destinations are not always useful. That is just the reality. But it’s what we have“He concluded.
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