On July 22, according to worldsoccertalk, the Intercontinental Cup match between Argentina and Spain is at risk of being canceled due to scheduling difficulties.
In the two major tournaments of summer 2024, Spain won the European Championship, while Argentina lifted the Copa America trophy. The potential clash between these two football powerhouses has attracted much attention, with much hype around a showdown between Messi and Yamal.
However, under the current circumstances, the Intercontinental Cup is facing the risk of cancellation. In 2025, the international football calendar will be particularly congested, with the Champions League final concluding on May 31, marking the end of the European season. Immediately following this, in early June, the Nations League semi-finals and finals, as well as the South American World Cup qualifiers, will take place. Then from June 15 to July 13, the Club World Cup will be held.
Due to the congestion caused by the Nations League, World Cup qualifiers, and the Club World Cup, it is impossible to find a suitable slot for the Intercontinental Cup, meaning the much-anticipated match-up between Messi and Yamal may not happen, which is indeed regrettable.
Messi vs. Yamal May Be Off? Clash of Club World Cup and Nations League May Lead to Cancellation of Intercontinental Cup. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/messi-vs-yamal-may-be-off-clash-of-club-world-cup-and-nations-league-may-lead-to-cancellation-of-intercontinental-cup.html
