England vs Spain Women's EURO 2025 final preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups

All you need to know about the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final between England and Spain.

Where to watch England vs Spain on TV

Fans can find their local UEFA Women's EURO 2025 broadcast partner(s) here.

What do you need to know?

England's route to their first title in 2022 was, on the whole, a steady march of six games, six wins and only two goals conceded. Their title defence has been anything but, a rollercoaster that saw them lose their opener to France, bounce back with impressive wins against the Netherlands and Wales, then trail Sweden and Italy deep into their knockout games. Somehow, though, Sarina Wiegman's side and their well-stocked bench keep finding a way, their 11 different scorers in this tournament a Women's EURO record.

Spain, meanwhile, have been impressive from the off, scoring a record-equalling 14 goals in three group stage games as they comfortably topped their section. La Roja have found things a bit trickier in the knockouts but still progressed past hosts Switzerland and 2022 runners-up Germany to reach a first-ever UEFA Women's EURO final. The 1-0 defeat of the Lionesses in the 2023 World Cup final may give Spain a small psychological boost as they look to add yet another trophy to go with their 2023/24 UEFA Women's Nations League title.

These teams met twice earlier this year in the 2025 Women's Nations League, England winning 1-0 at Wembley in February but Spain overturning a half-time deficit to prevail 2-1 in Barcelona last month to qualify for the finals.

Starting line-ups

England: Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Carter, Greenwood; Toone, Walsh, Stanway; Hemp, Russo, James

Spain: Cata Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Olga; Bonmatí, Patri, Alexia; Athenea, Esther González, Mariona

Reporters' views

Faye Hackwell, England reporter
England's journey to the final has been anything but straightforward; late equalisers, a nail-biting penalty shoot-out and bouncing back emphatically from defeat in their opening game have all been written into a thrilling script. The Lionesses now have the chance to retain their title in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final. Recent meetings between these sides have been close, so expect drama, tension, impactful substitutions, and to see an England team that, in the words of Lucy Bronze, "fights until the end".

Andrea De Ferrater, Spain reporter
This generation of La Roja stars is breaking barriers, reaching their first continental final with a strong ambition to win. With Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, both past Ballon d'Or winners, as key players, and practically every member of the squad contributing, Spain have shown talent, unity and commitment to get this far. Their greatest strength is enjoying the game and believing until the last minute. The challenge is huge, but their conviction to make history is greater.

What the coaches and players say

Sarina Wiegman, England coach: "I think that both teams have so much respect for each other. They are good on the ball, so I expect they'll have the ball a little bit more, but we have played games where we've had a certain amount of ball possession too. We are just preparing as well as possible. We have to defend really well and try to harm them at other moments."

Leah Williamson, England captain: "We didn't do exactly what we were meant to in the semi; there's no time for that [in the final]. We love that the fans support us and want them to have a good time. The fans in the stadium are definitely getting their money's worth and at home I hope everybody's enjoying themselves. Stick with us. The stakes just keep getting higher."

Montse Tomé, Spain coach: "Throughout the tournament, we have been making history – getting to the final for the first time, beating Germany for the first time – and that is the reason we are here today. When we began, we wanted to play six games and that is now the case. England are the holders; we will enjoy facing them and we hope to win."

Irene Paredes, Spain captain: "We are a team who have played big games and tournaments. We all know how to handle the pressure, the emotions. We don't see this game as 'pressure'; we see it is an opportunity to continue writing history, to do something big, a chance to show ourselves and give something for people to enjoy too.