Spain to play next edition of final in South America

lA few years ago, UEFA and Conmebol revived the tournament in the form of the Intercontinental Club Cup, in which the winner of the European Cup and the winner of the Copa America met in a single match that determined the winner of the so-called Copa America Finalisima. In this second life of the historic tournament, Argentina won the trophy, which Spain can now take after winning the European Cup.

June 2025, possible date

Spain, as European champions, have earned the right to participate and win another title, which will be in the next editionwill take place in South Americaalthough there is no date yet in the busy calendar for the 24-25 season. A possible gap would be in June 2025 if Spain does not reach the final phase of the Nations League.

The country chosen has nothing to do with the champion, in this case the America’s Cup. The first tournament took place in London. Italy and Argentina competed. The second will take place in one of the South American countries.

The match is part of an expansion of cooperation between UEFA and CONMEBOL, which specifically includes women’s football, futsal and lower categories, referee exchanges, as well as technical training plans.

Match without extra time

The tournament formula is simple. The game is played in one 90-minute match. There is no overtime, so if the match ends in a draw at the end of regular time, This directly concerns fines.

The match in London marked the third time the European champions met their South American counterparts in a match organised by UEFA and CONMEBOL. In 1985, France beat Uruguay 2-0 in Paris.

and eight years later Argentina beat Denmark on penalties in Mar del Plata.