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Wednesday brings a very intriguing fixture as Argentina and Italy lock horns at Wembley Stadium in a game between the winners of the Copa America and Euro 2020, also known as Finalissima. Lionel Messi and Co. conquered CONMEBOL last summer in Brazil, while the Italians beat England in the final of the European Championships at Wembley. Find the Argentina vs Italy preview, how to watch, time, and predictions below.
Argentina vs Italy start time, location, TV channel for Finnalisima
What time does the game start?
The game is set to kick off at 11:45 AM PT (2:45 PM ET) on June 1st, 2022.
Where is the game being played?
The match will take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.
How to watch or live stream?
The match can be seen on FS1 in the US and on DAZN in Canada if you have a subscription.
Team news
The Italians have a rather strong squad here but they will lose Giorgio Chiellini after Wednesday's encounter as he heads to the US to complete his move with LAFC. Lorenzo Insigne, who is also bound for the MLS this summer, is sidelined due to injury.
Argentina meanwhile, have a full-strength squad. Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, and Lautaro Martinez are all expected to start in the final third, while Emiliano Martinez will occupy the net.
Argentina vs Italy preview & predictions
Lionel Scaloni's side is one of the strongest teams in the world right now and is expected to be a serious contender to win the World Cup in Qatar later this year. After finally winning Copa America in 2021 by defeating Brazil in the showpiece, they ran through World Cup qualifiers with a 17-6-0 record, finishing as runners-up to the Brazilians. Needless to say, Argentina is in fine form.
The Italians on the other hand, have seen their last numbers of months go from magical to absolutely miserable. Roberto Mancini's side lifted the Euro 2020 trophy but then collapsed in World Cup Qualifying, ending up in the playoff and losing to North Macedonia, which means this is now the second World Cup in a row the Azzurri will miss. That being said, Italy doesn't have much to play for except for the Nations League but the opportunity to win this newly-formed competition will be enticing to them to brighten up their recent struggles.
Both sides aren't dealing with any notable absences, but Argentina is clearly the more in-form team at the moment. The South American giants will come out victorious.
