The European champions will have to navigate their way past a Spanish side rife with talent
, including nine players from last season’s Champions League winners Barcelona. The Lionesses knocked out co-hosts Australia 3-1 in the last four, while Spain booked their spot in the showpiece by edging out Sweden 2-1.
But the Lionesses are unbeaten in this tournament having topped Group D, while Spain were runners-up in Group C following a 4-0 loss to Japan. Queen Letizia of Spain was set to travel to Australia for the World Cup final, while UK royals were due to remain at home. The Spanish royal was travel with her 16-year-old daughter Ifanta Sofia to show the country’s “commitment” to national football.
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