The 2023 World Cup winner takes on the Women’s European Championship defending champion in a matchup of contrasting styles Sunday in Basel, Switzerland.

So, in their last five meetings, there’s nothing to split the two behemoths: both England and Spain have won twice, with one draw to split them. In total, the two sides have played each other 14 times. England have won seven of those, Spain have four victories and there are three total draws.

With fresh memories of a defeat in the 2023 World Cup final, here is a breakdown of what the Lionesses need to do to retain their European title.

The Lionesses forever transformed women’s football in England when they lifted their first major trophy at their home European Championship in 2022.

England's 32-player squad for next month's home Women's Rugby World Cup has been confirmed. What are the main talking points from the announcement?

England coach John Mitchell has named a vastly experienced squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil starting next month as the hot favourites aim to underline their dominance of the sport with the prize that so agonisingly eluded them in 2022.