The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final will be played on Sunday, August 20, between Spain and England. This is the first time that either team has reached the World Cup final.
Both teams are eager to win their first World Cup title. England defeated Australia 3-1 to secure their spot in the final. They are now looking to add the World Cup to their 2022 European Championship trophy. Spain defeated Sweden (2-1) in an intense match to earn their place in the final.
When is the final ?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England will kick off on Sunday, August 20 at Stadium Australia in Sydney. It is scheduled for 20:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) in Sydney, NSW, on Sunday 20 August.
- It’s 11:00am BST in London.
- 12:00 midday CEST in Madrid.
- 03:00 Pacific time on the U.S. west coast.
- 06:00 Eastern time on the U.S. east coast.
- That’s 10:00am GMT/UTC.
How to watch the final?
- The match will air on FOX and the FOX Sports app at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday, with coverage beginning at 5 a.m. ET. Full replays of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 are available on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App.
- BBC One will broadcast the final live in the United Kingdom for England fans, and it will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
- Spanish fans will be able to watch on Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE, on the La 1 channel, and online through RTVE Play.
What to know about England:
+ England finished top of their group, scoring 14 goals and conceding only 1 goal. They then defeated Norway 2-1 in the round of 16, Colombia 2-1 in the quarter-finals, and Australia 3-1 in the semi-finals to reach their first ever World Cup final.
+ Lauren James, a 21-year-old England playmaker, was a standout player in the group stage of the tournament. However, she was sent off in the round of 16 for stomping on a Nigerian player. She will now be looking to redeem herself in the final against Spain.
+England’s squad
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City)
Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Keira Walsh (Barcelona),Laura Coombs (Manchester City), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Katie Zelem (Manchester United)
Forwards: Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Katie Robinson (Brighton & Hove Albion), Alessia Russo (Manchester United), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City)
What to know about Spain:
+Spain scored a total of 12 goals in the group stage and another 5 in the round of 16. They then defeated the Netherlands and Sweden in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively, both by a score of 2-1. Spain is a dangerous team with three players who have scored three goals each: Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso, and Alba Redondo.
+ Salma Paralluelo, the emerging goal-scoring sensation for Spain, once had her sights set on becoming a star in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles. However, the world of soccer is now well-acquainted with her.
+Spain’s squad
Goalkeepers: Maria Rodriguez (Real Madrid), Enith Salon (Valencia), Cata Coll (Barcelona)
Defenders: Irene Paredes (Barcelona),Olga Carmona (Real Madrid),Ivana Andres (Real Madrid), Ona Battle (Barcelona), Laia Codina (Barcelona), Rocio Galvez (Real Madrid), Oihane Hernandez (Athletic Bilbao)
Midfielders: Teresa Abelleira (Real Madrid), Irene Guerrero (Atletico Madrid), Aitanna Bonmatti (Barcelona), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona), Claudia Zornoza (Real Madrid),Maria Perez (Barcelona)
Forwards: Mariona Caldentay (Barcelona), Marta Cardona (Atletico Madrid),Eva Navarro (Atletico Madrid), Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona), Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid), Esther Gonzalez (Real Madrid), Jennifer Hermoso (Pachuca),
When is the third-place play off?
Sweden and Australia, the two teams that lost in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup, will play each other for the third-place match. Sweden has finished third in the last two World Cups, while Australia is making their first appearance in the semi-finals. The match will take place on Saturday, August 19 at 9am BST at Lang Park in Brisbane. It will be available to watch on the ITV website and BBC iPlayer.
