Overview
- Adidas put the new Argentina home jersey on sale from November 6 with published prices, including a fan version at 129,999 pesos and a player version at 199,999 pesos.
- The shirt features a three‑tone celeste gradient referencing the 1978, 1986 and 2022 titles, gold detailing for the third star, an “1893” neck inscription and HEAT.RDY performance fabric.
- An audiovisual launch at Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colón showcased the kit and premiered a spot starring Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, coach Lionel Scaloni, AFA president Claudio Tapia and producer Bizarrap.
- The ad’s closing moment shows Messi saying “Quiero,” which media framed as a hopeful nod toward 2026, while notable absences (Enzo Fernández, Lautaro Martínez, Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel) were reported as due to Nike–Adidas endorsement conflicts.
- Multiple outlets citing Marca report FIFA planning the Finalissima versus Spain for Friday, March 27, 2026 at Lusail Stadium, a date that could shift if Spain enters March European playoffs.