Both teams are making their first-ever final appearances on the world stage. England were knocked out in the semi-finals at the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, while Spain had only won one World Cup match before their stunning run in the tournament co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

England and Spain have set up an all-European final at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Photo: Getty Images

The two teams' journeys in the group stage were contrasting, with England topping their group unbeaten, while Spain finished second after a 4-0 defeat to Japan in their final match.

Spain are also the second team to reach the World Cup final after losing by four or more goals in the group stage. In 1991, Norway lost to China by the same margin but still went on to win the tournament.

Regardless of the outcome, Europe will end a 16-year World Cup drought. The last time a European team won the Women's World Cup was Germany in 2007, and the last time there was an all-European final between Germany and Sweden was four years ago (not counting this year's final).

As for England, they are aiming for the miracle of winning the double in just 12 months, after winning the European Championship (EURO) for women's football last year. The German team is a team that has won the double of EURO and World Cup twice, although the cycle is longer (EURO 2001 - World Cup 2003, EURO 2005 - World Cup 2007). At least, the England team has reached the achievement of the Netherlands women's team when winning EURO 2017 and two years later reaching the final of the Women's World Cup.

Spain's record at the Women's World Cup is still rated higher than England's. Specifically, they scored 17 goals compared to England's 13, launched 143 shots compared to England's 81. Notably, this is the second meeting between the two teams in just 12 months, after England defeated Spain in the Quarterfinals of the Women's EURO.

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