Newly crowned European champions England will take on Copa America winners Brazil in the inaugural women’s Finalissima. The match is set to be played in Europe, but the date and venue is yet to be announced. This will be the first time ever that the women’s European and South American champions will face off in a showpiece event. Don’t miss the best football bets this weekend!
England were crowned the champions of Europe after winning their first major women’s tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final against eight-time champions Germany at Wembley Stadium. Substitute Chloe Kelly netted her first international goal that also sealed the win for the Lionesses. The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes with Lina before Kelly fired the winning goal in the extra time.
Earlier, Pia Sundhage’s Brazil claimed their fourth straight Women’s Copa America title following a 1-0 victory against hosts Colombia. Debinha’s first-half penalty was the only goal of the match that also sealed Brazil’s eighth continental crown in nine years. Brazil was able to maintain a clean sheet in the tournament, finishing with 20 goals scored and none conceded. Catch soccer predictions today here!
In July, Copa America Champions Argentina won the 2022 CONMEBOL-UEFA Men’s Cup of Champions (Finalissima), beating European Champions Italy 3-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala scored the goals for the South American side to retain the then called Artemio Franchi Cup crown they won in 1993.
The CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions or the Finalissima, organized as a quadrennial one-off match, is a revival of the Artemio Franchi Cup, competed by two continental champions – Copa America and European Championships. The title was previously won by France, beating Uruguay in its inaugural match in 1985 before Argentina beat Denmark on penalties 1-1 (5-4) in 1993.
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