What time is the Women's World Cup final between England and Spain today?
20.08.2023 - 05:45
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
England Lionesses are hoping to make history today as they take part in the Women's World Cup final. The team will face Spain at the 75,000-plus capacity Stadium Australia on Sunday morning.
The Lionesses qualified for the global showpiece after beating co-hosts Australia 3-1 on Wednesday with goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo.
It means they will finish the tournament at least one place higher than the bronze medal they won eight years ago in Canada.
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Among those to congratulate the team on their victory following the match were The King and the Prince of Wales.
In a message after the Lionesses’ comprehensive victory, Charles said the two nations were “united in pride, admiration and respect”.
His words, tweeted by the Royal Family account, read: “My wife and I join all our family in sending the mighty Lionesses the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the World Cup, and in sharing our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.
“While your victory may have cost the magnificent Matildas their chance for the greatest prize in the game, both teams have been an inspiration on and off the pitch – and for that, both nations are united in pride, admiration and respect.”
William tweeted his congratulations to the England team after the game in a personally signed tweet, saying: “What a phenomenal performance from the Lionesses – on to the final!
“Commiserations to the Matildas, you’ve played brilliantly and been fantastic co-hosts of this World Cup.”
On Sunday morning millions of people are expected to tune in and watch the final - the first an England team has taken part in since the men's victory in 1966.