As a new event, the Women’s Finalissima will take time to establish itself. But the inaugural version, like the rebranded men’s edition in 2022, benefited from a spectacular start.
Last June, Lionel Messi inspired Copa America champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over European titleholders Italy in front of 87,112 at Wembley. This year England levelled the score for Europe, the Euro 2022 winners beating Copa America Femenina champions Brazil on penalties. Wembley was again the stage with 83,132 braving a chilly night.
Argentina’s men, of course, went on to lift the World Cup, a feat England hope to emulate this summer. However, in a
