4 things to know about the 2023 World Cup final between England and Spain

Spain and England are both playing for what would be their first-ever World Cup championship.

After nearly a month of soccer down under in Australia and New Zealand, the 2023 World Cup is about to come to a close.

It was a banger of a tournament, one that featured a surprisingly early exit from the Americans, nerve-racking penalty kicks, fantastic goals, awesome celebrations and a few mild controversies.

The final will feature Spain against England. Spain reached the big stage by knocking off Sweden – which beat the USWNT – 2-1. Meanwhile, England topped host Australia 3-1, despite an incredible score from Sam Kerr.

Here’s everything you need to know about the World Cup final between La Roja and the Lionesses.