Argentina are already one of the teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and they remain among the leading favorites to repeat as champions. Since lifting the trophy in Qatar in 2022, the Argentines have maintained a high level of play, including winning the 2024 Copa America. That success reopened the door to a potential Finalissima against Spain, the current European champions, in 2026. Coach Lionel Scaloni addressed the topic this week.

In an interview with TNT Sports, Scaloni questioned why the Finalissima had not been scheduled earlier, pointing to the UEFA Nations League as the main obstacle. He also shared his concerns about the possibility of staging the game in March 2026.

“If you ask me if I would have preferred it earlier, the answer is yes,” Scaloni said. “There was time to p

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