England vs Spain: Lionesses Face Off in World Cup Final

Preview

England and Spain will face off in the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup on Sunday, August 20th. The match will be played at Amex Stadium in Brighton, England, and will be the culmination of a month-long tournament that has seen the world's best women's soccer teams compete for the coveted trophy.

Teams

Both England and Spain have had impressive runs to the final. England topped Group D with wins over Scotland, Japan, and Argentina. Spain finished second in Group E behind the United States, but they defeated Canada and Australia in the knockout rounds.

England will be without captain Steph Houghton, who suffered an injury in the semi-final win over Sweden. Spain will be led by Barcelona star Alexia Putellas, who is considered one of the best players in the world.

History

England and Spain have met twice before in the Women's World Cup, with Spain winning both matches. In 2015, Spain defeated England 2-1 in the semifinals, and in 2019, Spain won 3-0 in the quarterfinal.

The Lionesses are looking to make history by winning their first Women's World Cup title. Spain is hoping to claim their second trophy after winning the championship in 2015.