London, United Kingdom – The 2023 Women’s World Cup will conclude when England take on Spain in the final in Sydney on Sunday, with the Lionesses desperate to win their nation its first World Cup since 1966.
Support for the Lionesses has steadily grown since last year’s European Championship, in which they beat Germany in the final to lift their first major honour in front of a sold-out Wembley, and before the World Cup final, England has again eagerly united behind the Lionesses.
“[The World Cup] is the greatest prize not only in world football, but world sport,” said Sky Sports reporter Fadumo Olow.
England’s 3-1 win over Australia in the semifinal saw a peak of 7.3 million viewers on the BBC, the biggest UK audience of the Women’s World Cup so far despite the match taking place early on a Wednesday morning. The numbers are expected to be even higher for the final.
“The time difference has made it difficult, of course, but in a way, so, so memorable. I will literally never forget the summer of 2023,” said Jim Johnson, a local of the Wembley area, who was able to watch the celebrations of last year’s Euro win from his balcony.
“I wake up at 3am to watch a football match, and go to work while absolutely buzzing. Both from the happiness of winning, and the one drink I’d allow myself. I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
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