European champions England are set to face South American champions Brazil in the inaugural women's Finalissima at Wembley Stadium next year, UEFA has announced.
The heavyweight match has been organised in wake of mounting momentum for the women's game. Both UEFA and CONMEBOL enjoyed highly successful final tournaments in July this year, with the Lionesses lifting the Euro trophy over Germany in front of a sold-out Wembley Stadium and Pia Sundhage's side clinching their fourth straight Copa America Feminina title with a 1-0 victory over Columbia.
A first-ever women's edition of the popular Finalissima will take place on April 6, 2023, and is viewed as the latest demonstration of the global appeal and rapid growth women's football is experiencing. It provides an opportunity to whet the appetite for the FIFA Women's World Cup occurring just three months later in Australia and New Zealand.
