Representatives from CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFA, and RFEF held their first in-person meeting to begin planning the men's Finalissima, which will feature the winners of the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 and UEFA Euro 2024.
The meeting took place in Asunción, Paraguay, during the 75th FIFA Congress, bringing together officials and representatives from the top governing bodies of South American and European football.
The goal was to begin coordinating preparations for this major showdown, which in this edition will feature the national teams of Argentina and Spain.
The meeting was attended by Claudio Tapia, President of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), and Rafael Louzán, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), along with administrative teams from CONMEBOL and UEFA.
Key topics discussed included institutional objectives, organizational responsibilities, logistical planning, both teams’ competition calendars, and tentative dates for the match.
Argentina, current world champion, holds the title from the last Finalissima, held in 2022. In that edition, played at Wembley Stadium in London, Argentina defeated Italy 3-0.
Further details on the organization of this prestigious match will be shared in due course.
