England Battles Spain for Women's Euro Glory: Complete Viewing Guide and Final Preview

The Euro 2025 champion will be determined when England faces Spain in Sunday's continental championship final in Basel, Switzerland.

England holds the title of defending European champions after claiming their maiden trophy when they hosted the tournament in 2022. This marks England's third consecutive appearance in a major tournament final (Euro 2022 and 2025, plus the 2023 World Cup).

Head coach Sarina Wiegman is also reaching her fifth successive major tournament final, having secured the women's 2017 Euros victory and finished as runner-up at the 2019 women's World Cup while managing the Netherlands.

Spain is making their debut appearance in a women's Euros final. Nevertheless, La Roja currently holds the women's World Cup title, achieved in Sydney against Sunday's adversary, England.

England midfielder Keira Walsh described the England-Spain matchup as "a rivalry" during Thursday's press conference in Zurich, with this encounter being promoted as the most significant battle in international women's football currently.

England seeks redemption after their 1–0 loss in the 2023 World Cup final, while Spain aims to overcome their 2–1 quarterfinal defeat to England at Euro 2022. The head-to-head statistics since 2007 show: England with seven victories, Spain with four wins and four draws.

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England team news

England supporters are anxiously waiting as their key creative player, Lauren James, remains uncertain for Sunday's final. James sustained an ankle injury and was substituted at halftime during England's 2–1 semifinal victory against Italy.

During Friday's media session from England's tournament headquarters in Zurich, Wiegman revealed that the Lionesses' medical team had not yet completed their final evaluation of James's condition and participation prospects.

"I don't know yet," Wiegman responded when questioned about James's readiness for the final. "She's still in recovery. She's participating in pitch activities, and with two days remaining, we're allowing her additional time."

James has been in England's starting eleven for every Euro 2025 match. Beth Mead appears to be the primary candidate to enter the starting lineup, while Chloe Kelly will likely maintain her impact substitute position.

England predicted lineup vs. Spain

England (4-2-3-1): Hannah Hampton; Alex Greenwood, Jess Carter, Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze; Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway; Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, Beth Mead; Alessia Russo

Spain team news

Defender Laia Aleixandri returns to availability for Spain after being absent from their 1–0 semifinal victory over Germany due to yellow card accumulation suspension. The Barcelona defender had featured in three of Spain's four matches prior to the semifinal.

María Méndez delivered an outstanding performance in her absence, and head coach Montse Tomé may decide against altering her starting formation. Méndez, a Real Madrid player, also has three Euro 2025 starts to her name. She featured in Spain's tournament opener alongside Aleixandri while captain Irene Paredes served her suspension.

Spain predicted lineup vs. England

Spain (4-3-3): Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, María Méndez, Olga Carmona; Patri Guijarro, Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas; Clàudia Pina, Esther González, Mariona Caldentey