Spain vs England

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After an enthralling month of competition, the champions of the 2023 Women's World Cup will be determined on Sunday as Spain Women take on England Women in the Sydney final.

Spain is aiming for their inaugural major title, and both teams are aspiring to secure their first Women's World Cup victory.

Spain embarked on a remarkable journey in the tournament, commencing with convincing wins against Costa Rica and Zambia.

Nevertheless, a decisive 4-0 loss to Japan during their final group stage match hinted at Spain's potential struggle in the tournament's later stages.

Despite this setback, they rallied from the disappointment and showcased dominance in the Round of 16 clash against Switzerland, breezing to a 5-1 triumph—marking their maiden victory in the knockout phase of a major championship.

In the quarter-finals, the European giants exhibited resilience against the Netherlands, rebounding from conceding a last-minute equalizer. Salma Paralluelo's decisive goal in extra time propelled them to victory. This set the stage for a challenging semi-final against Sweden, a team that had already defeated former champions USA and Japan.

Spain initially seemed to miss a golden opportunity when Rebecka Blomqvist nullified Paralluelo's opener. However, La Roja swiftly regained the lead through Olga Carmona, who secured their spot in the final with an exceptional long-distance strike.

With a tournament-leading 17 goals, Spain is the highest-scoring team, underscoring their ability to challenge the reigning European champions.

England is gearing up for their second consecutive major tournament final appearance, following their success in the European Championship, with a remarkable performance in Australia & New Zealand.

After securing maximum points in the group stage, the Lionesses faced a tough challenge in the Round of 16 against Nigeria. They demonstrated composure in a subsequent penalty shootout, earning their place in the quarter-finals.

Goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo propelled the European champions to a 2-1 victory against Colombia, positioning them for a challenging semi-final against tournament co-hosts Australia.

Ella Toone's first competition goal gave England a slight advantage at halftime, but Sam Kerr's long-range strike equalized the score after the hour mark.

Drawing on the determination that had carried them to the semi-finals, the Lionesses regained the lead through Hemp, and Russo's late goal secured a 3-1 victory, propelling England to their maiden Women's World Cup final.

Sarina Wiegman has now reached an impressive four consecutive major tournament finals, with memories of her Netherlands team's 2-0 loss to the USA in the 2019 final still fresh.

England could find motivation in their victory over Spain in last year's European Championship quarter-final—a tightly contested match that was settled in their favor after 120 minutes of play.

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The Women's World Cup concludes with a highly competitive final featuring Spain, whose unity concerns have been dispelled, and England, who have persevered despite pre-tournament challenges. Both nations possess prominent domestic leagues (Liga F and WSL), with several players from these leagues competing in the Women's Champions League semi-finals and now facing off as opponents in Stadium Australia.

In this familiar match-up, players like Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh of England face former Barcelona teammates. Manchester United's former defender, Ona Batlle, will confront players from her former club as well, highlighting the mutual understanding between the teams. A memorable Euro 2022 quarter-final comes to mind, where Georgia Stanway's extra-time goal secured a spot for the Lionesses in the semi-finals.

One point of contention revolves around Ella Toone stepping up during James' suspension. Toone's crucial goal against Australia boosts her chances of starting in the final. However, Sarina Wiegman, the Dutch coach, has shown a preference for consistency, making just one unchanged line-up decision in the semi-finals. James' three goals in the tournament pose a dilemma, as her contribution makes her a challenging player to exclude.