Spain women's football team to face USA in two high-profile friendlies

The Spanish women's national football team is set to face the United States in two friendly matches in the U.S., scheduled for October 10 in Washington and October 14 in Pennsylvania. These matches serve as critical preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.

Spain currently leads the FIFA rankings, while the United States holds the second position. Spanish head coach Sonia Bermúdez emphasized the high stakes of the series, stating that for both elite teams, “there are no friendlies” because both sides intend to compete at 100 percent.

Team captain Irene Paredes expressed confidence in the squad's evolution, noting that Spain no longer views the United States from a position of inferiority but can now compete “on equal terms.” The matches are expected to draw significant crowds, following the strong tradition of women's soccer attendance in the United States.