Spain or England? Predicting the Euro 2025 Final We Wanted To See

It's the juicy rematch everyone wants to see. 

These nations met in the 2023 World Cup final where Spain was crowned world champions for the first time. Now England will get a shot at revenge and attempt to secure a consecutive Euro title. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Sunday's matchup:

"You can never write the English off." 

Chloe Kelly's words have rang true throughout this tournament as England brushed off elimination multiple times. 

The defending tournament champions needed extra time – and a favorable call in the box – to beat Italy 2-1 in Tuesday's semifinal. And before that, it took a penalty shootout to edge a more imposing Sweden team. On paper, both Sweden and Italy should have won those respective matches. But the Lionesses have that never-say-die mentality and have found different ways to win.

Michelle Agyemang, the 19-year-old Arsenal forward, came off the bench in both the quarterfinal and semifinal matches to score brilliant and decisive goals. But it was Kelly, England’s hero from the last European championship, who came on as a late sub and provided a spark that carried her team to those victories. 

Against Sweden, Kelly had the assist on Lucy Bronze’s goal in the 79th minute and then converted her penalty during the shootout. In the Italy match, she was tasked with taking the controversial spot kick in the 119th minute. While she missed her initial attempt, the confident forward followed up and fired her own game-winning rebound into the back of the net. 

Chloe Kelly hit not one, but TWO iconic celebrations in England's win over Italy. (Getty Images)

Then England’s celebration queen paid homage to both Cristiano Ronaldo's "calma, calma" gesture and Thierry Henry's corner-flag pose in fitting