England to face Brazil in women’s ‘Finalissima’ at Wembley in April 2023

England beat Germany in the European Championship final in July to lift its first major title while Brazil sealed an eighth continental crown in nine attempts with victory over Colombia.

FILE PHOTO: The LED board shows the match day attendance as 76,893 during the Women’s International Friendly match between England and USA at Wembley Stadium on October 7 in London, England. The inaugural women’s “Finalissima” will be held at the same stadium next year on April 6 between England and Brazil.

FILE PHOTO: The LED board shows the match day attendance as 76,893 during the Women’s International Friendly match between England and USA at Wembley Stadium on October 7 in London, England. The inaugural women’s “Finalissima” will be held at the same stadium next year on April 6 between England and Brazil. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

England beat Germany in the European Championship final in July to lift its first major title while Brazil sealed an eighth continental crown in nine attempts with victory over Colombia.

European champion England will take on Copa America winner Brazil in the inaugural women's "Finalissima" at London's Wembley Stadium on April 6 next year, UEFA announced on Wednesday.

England beat Germany in the European Championship final in July to lift its first major title while Brazil sealed an eighth continental crown in nine attempts with victory over Colombia.

"The match has been organised as part of the long-standing partnership between UEFA and CONMEBOL and comes on the back of highly successful final tournaments for both confederations in July this year," European soccer's governing body said in a statement.

The first men's Finalissima was won by Argentina, with Lionel Messi inspiring the South Americans to a 3-0 win over Euro winner Italy in London in June.

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