This Sunday marks a special date for the Spain women’s football team as they aim to clash with England in a high-stakes World Cup semifinal. The big match is set for noon, and the team will face a formidable Australia and New Zealand 2023 World Cup Final backdrop. Spain’s semifinal against Sweden has already become the most watched game of the tournament on RTVE, signaling a moment when the national program reaches peak interest. The players now have a moment to push for a historic first star in the wake of the current European champions.
RTVE will broadcast the match live from Accor Stadium in Sydney across all channels and platforms. A huge arena and a giant screen will accompany spectators as they rally behind the team on the path to the pinnacle of international women’s football. The broadcast slate includes La 1, RTVE Play, and TVE Ultra High Definition retransmission on DTT, with the pre-game show beginning at 11:15. The preview will be presented by Paula Murillo, and three notable figures in Spanish women’s football—Vero Boquete, Sonia Bermúdez, and Marta Corredera—will join the coverage for expert commentary and insights.
In addition, Roberto Quintana, reporting from Sydney, will conduct an interview with head coach Jorge Vilda and one of the players. The grand finale voiceover will be provided by TVE narrator Alice Arevalo, who has spoken publicly about how this championship changed her life according to an interview in El Periódico.
The previous semifinal featuring Spain and Sweden, which ended 2-1 in favor of Spain, delivered an average audience share of 45.4 percent on La 1 with 1,921,000 viewers, becoming the day’s leading broadcast in their group and the most watched match of that Women’s World Cup. The broadcast lasted for several minutes and drew a peak audience of 3,755,000 viewers, with a golden minute at 11:53 reaching 2,776,000 viewers and a 53.6 percent share. These numbers underscored the rising popularity of the event and the team’s growing appeal across national screens.
This year’s Women’s World Cup has captivated audiences across Spain, and anticipation continues to rise as the country tunes in for Sunday’s encounter. The event is seen as both a historic television milestone and a moment of national pride, with fans streaming and watching from Spain’s screens and abroad. The day promises excitement, decisive plays, and the chance for the team to advance to the World Cup final, bringing the country closer to its most cherished football dreams.