⚽️ History Says World Cup Final Will Be Must-See

The women's final has a legacy of memorable moments, so expect a classic Sunday. [View in browser]( In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: The World Cup final between Spain and England promises to be as good if not better than the previous ones … How will the Colts handle the running back by committee approach this season if Jonathan Taylor doesn’t play? … and more! Remember the FIFA Men's World Cup final from last December? Silly question, of course, you do, because it was one for the ages, perhaps the best ever. The masterpiece of a match had everything and pitted a generational old-timer in Lionel Messi against a generational pre-primer in Kylian Mbappe. It was, in a word, magnificent. It wasn't — not even close — normal. Men's World Cup finals aren't usually six-goal roller-coasters with penalty kick knuckle-biting as the encore. The importance of the game is unmistakable, but the quality of the entertainment is often to be found in the unbearable tension rather than the frenzied action. Too much pressure, maybe? Too much fear of losing? The Women's World Cup final is a little different. The sample size is smaller, going back to only 1991, but the trend is clear. Women's finals at the greatest tournament of all can be relied on to produce goals, twists, thrills and unexpected delights to provide a worthy culmination to a month of competition. "Obviously, there is the actual data, so it's a real thing when you compare the two," FOX soccer analyst Alexi Lalas told me via telephone. "It is difficult to put your finger on it. I do think there is an adherence to a style or an identity in women's soccer that doesn't go by the wayside as the pressure and the stakes get ratcheted up, but we do often see that in the men's game." Sunday's showdown between Spain and England at Stadium Australia (coverage begins at 5 a.m. ET, with kickoff at 6 a.m. on FOX and the FOX Sports app) lines up in exactly that fashion. It is a juicy battle between a pair of teams that look devastatingly strong and have proven themselves beyond dispute. Neither team is expected to top the FIFA Women's World Rankings when the next edition is revealed post-tournament. Never mind, whoever emerges from Sunday's clash successfully will carry the rightful tag of being the best team on the planet, and any conflicting opinion can be dismissed as being unnecessarily contrarian. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - With star RB Jonathan Taylor rehabbing and in a contract dispute, the Colts could have a running back by committee. [How will that look]( Ben Arthur has the answer. - Tua Tagovailoa has weapons to throw to and new DC Vic Fangio has talent to work with. [Roster cuts will be difficult]( for this talented team, writes Henry McKenna. - Have the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers [peaked too early]( in the season? Ben Verlander makes the case for why they have. - [Who will be this year's TCU?]( Which traditional power should be worried? And who can prevent Georgia from three-peat glory? Our college football writers offer their predictions. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] Spain vs England (Sunday, FOX, 6 a.m. ET) After weeks of matches, Spain and England collide in the World Cup final with each country looking to claim its first World Cup championship. Carolina Panthers at New York Giants (NFLN, 7 p.m. ET) The Panthers take on the Giants with both teams aiming to pick up a preseason victory. Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians (FOX, 7:40 p.m. ET) The Tigers head to Cleveland to face the Guardians in a battle of AL Central teams. Sweden vs Australia (Saturday, FOX, 4 a.m. ET) Sweden clashes with Australia with each country looking to finish the World Cup on a high note and claim third-place. Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees (Saturday, FS1, 1:05 p.m. ET) Gerrit Cole takes the hill for the Yankees hoping to help the Yankees turn their season around against the Red Sox. Milwaukee Brewers at Texas Rangers (Saturday, FS1, 4:05 p.m. ET) The Brewers send Freddy Peralta to the mound to face Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and a dangerous Texas lineup. Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals (Sunday, ESPN, 7:10 p.m. ET) The Nationals and Phillies clash in a unique battle taking place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, home of the Little League World Series. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Caleb Williams to win the 2023-24 Heisman Trophy (+500) From FOX Sports National College Football Analyst: RJ Young Heisman voters are historically prejudiced about awarding that trophy to the same man twice. It's only happened once, and that was 48 years ago when Archie Griffin went back-to-back in 1974 and 1975. If Williams becomes the first player since Griffin to go back-to-back, he'll go down as one of the greatest college football players of all time. But Heisman voters haven't been keen on the idea. Williams would have to win a Pac-12 title and earn USC its first CFP bid in school history to have a chance. Lincoln Riley would also tie Nick Saban and Frank Leahy as the coaches who have produced the most Heisman winners (four). If Williams pulls it off, #CavingForCaleb would reach a new level. For the latest betting odds, [click here](. 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