Spain vs. Zambia live updates: Women's World Cup 2023 top plays
Spain — a unanimous favorite to make it out of the group — is led by two-time two Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmati and Jennifer Hermoso. Putellas will make her first start of the tournament as La Roja aims to build on last week's 3-0 victory over Costa Rica.
On the other side, Zambia is one of the eight debutantes in this year's tournament and is aiming for a bounce-back performance after falling to other group favorite Japan, 5-0, in last week's opener. The Copper Queens are headlined by star forwards Barbra Banda (captain), Grace Chanda and Racheal Kundananji.
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9': Goal
Spain was first on the board with a goal from Teresa Abilleira.
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Setting the stage
The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
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