The Finalissima sees the winners of the European Championship face off against the Copa America champions in a single game for the trophy.
Last Updated: 08.03 AM, May 27, 2022
European Champions Italy will face off against the Copa America winners Argentina in the Wembley stadium in the FInalissima. The champions will be decided in a single game, which Indian fans can watch live on OTT.
Italy broke English hearts as they beat the Three Lions in the Euro 2020 final that took place in Wembley. The two teams met each other in a final that went all the way to penalties after extra time. While Luke Shaw put England in the lead early on, Leonardo Bonucci equalised for the Azzurri, taking the game to extra time and then penalties.
It was yet another shootout heartbreak for England, with Italy winning the game 3-2 on penalties. Young English strikers Rashford, Sancho and Saka all missed their penalties, as Italy took the Euro Championship back from Wembley.
Argentina, who in recent years have missed out on winning the Copa America title a few times, finally won it as they beat rivals Brazil in the Copa America 2021 final. While Argentina previously lost two finals in penalties to Chile, the 2021 Copa final saw a first half goal from Ángel Di María took the Argentines all the way.
The Copa America final was eventually played in the Maracanã Stadium, Brazil. The final saw 10 yellow cards and 47 fouls as Leonel Messi finally lifted an international trophy.
The Finalissima, which is a revamped version of the Artemio Franchi Cup which was held in 1985 and 1993, will see the winners of both these international winners go head to head in one game for glory.
Finalissima will kick off on Thursday June 2 at 12:15 AM IST at Wembley stadium. The game will not go to extra time if it is 0-0 after full time, and will be decided in a penalty shootout. Indian fans can stream the game live on Sony LIV.