PRE MATCH | Final test in Europe before setting out to conquer the world

A journey of 20,000 kilometers begins with a single step, but it's important to measure up at each stop. This Wednesday marks a notably important moment for the Spanish Women's National Team: the first match of the month in which the World Cup will begin, and the last before leaving the European continent. 

Powerful Denmark awaits near Copenhagen at the Gladsaxe Stadion (6:00 PM Spanish peninsular time, live on Teledeporte and with minute-by-minute coverage through this official channel) as a thermometer for a Spain eager to showcase their level just two weeks before their World Cup debut.

With the final list of 23 players who will travel to New Zealand already revealed, and following the goal-scoring exhibition against Panama in Avilés, Jorge Vilda's team faces a challenging test under meteorological conditions (less than 20 degrees, strong winds, and possible rain expected at match time) more similar to what they will encounter in Oceania during the World Cup competition.

Added to that is the stature of the opponent, also qualified for the final phase and only seven places below Spain in the FIFA rankings. With this match, they bid farewell to the Old Continent to pursue the dream of the World Cup.

The Danish team, ranked thirteenth in the FIFA world rankings, has defeated Spain in nine out of the fourteen matches played between both teams.

The team arrives with high spirits but not overconfident, intending to distribute playing time among the international players as the coach has already stated before the match.

Another victory would further strengthen the conviction in the team's own capabilities. They have already managed to overcome the Danes in their last two encounters, the most recent during the final phase of the European Championship.

The progress of results against the Vikings, against whom Spain has only won two out of fourteen matches, but precisely the last two played, clearly reflects the growth of women's football throughout this time, leading to an imminent World Cup where the national team travels with high hopes. This Wednesday is the time to fuel that excitement in Denmark.