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After a months-worth of games across two countries, it comes down to this: England or Spain, either one of them a first-time World Cup champion.
For England, it would be the country’s first World Cup title since the men won in 1966. And after last summer’s European championship, a World Cup title would cement the Three Lionesses as the world’s best team, unseating the U.S. women’s national team.
For Spain, a victory in Australia would cap a dramatic rise sparked by investment, at club and country. But it would not come without controversy; a dozen players were left home after a mutiny last year over the environment created by coach Jorge Vilda.
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Spain vs. England World Cup final starting lineups
Teenage super-sub Salma Paralluelo is in Spain’s starting lineup for the championship game Sunday against England, while star Alexia Putellas returns to the bench.
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Paralluelo scored the game-winning goal against the Netherlands in extra time of the quarterfinals, and the 19-year-old scored Spain’s go-ahead goal in the semifinal victory over Sweden
Check out Spain’s starting IX:
Forward Lauren James is back in the lineup for England, but will come off the bench after serving a two-game suspension for a red card.
Check out England’s starting IX:
What time is the World Cup final in Australia?
The World Cup final between England and Spain kicks off at 6 a.m. ET Sunday at Stadium Australia. That’s 8 p.m. in Sydney, Australia, where the match will be held.
World Cup final TV channel
The World Cup final will air on FOX and Telemundo.
How to live stream World Cup final Spain vs. England
The World Cup final can be live streamed in English on FoxSports.com and in Spanish on Peacock. You can also watch it on your favorite streaming service that provides live TV, including DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo.
Is Prince William going to the World Cup final?
It’s well known that Prince William, the heir to the British thrown is a huge soccer fan, as well as head of the Football Association, England’s governing body for soccer. Many thought he’d made the trip to Sydney for the final, given that England is playing. He won’t be there in person, but on Saturday he posted a video on social media wishing the Lionesses good luck, alongside 8-year-old daughter Charlotte.
World Cup final odds
Looking to bet on the 2023 World Cup? BetMGM has Spain as the narrow favorite.
- Moneyline: Spain +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | England +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Draw +200
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +138 | U: -190)
Access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 4:30 a.m. ET.
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World Cup final predictions for England vs. Spain
Nancy Armour, USA TODAY columnist: While this is the first time in the World Cup final for England, the Three Lionesses have experience in a big, pressure-packed games after winning the European championship on home soil last summer. Spain does not and I think that inexperience will cost them. Score: England 2-0
Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY reporter: I’m picking England, which almost surely means Spain will win. Whatever I’ve predicted this tournament, the opposite has happened. So if you’re a betting individual, do the opposite of what I say. But just for fun … Score: England 3, Spain 2
Alicia DelGallo, senior editor USA TODAY: Spain commands the beginning of the game and goes up early, but England comes back and holds onto a narrow lead. Score: England 2, Spain 1
Sportsbook Wire: Spain 2, England 1
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