As one of the largest sporting events in the world, the World Cup is a huge deal the world over and attracts more attention to the world of football than any other competition. It symbolizes the coming together of nations in an open competition to determine the best. Until recently, nothing like this existed for fashion, but now, thanks to Very.co.uk there is a brand new global fashion competition where the styles from many nations around the globe can compete. Each week the site unveils 2 styles from 2 of the countries who have football teams going head to head in the World Cup taking place this year in South Africa. Visitors are invited to cast their vote for the winner of this Fashion Face-Off and have their say as to which country they feel should win for that week. Sometimes the fashion reflects the winners on the field, but that’s not always the case. This week, it’s all about the hot, but 2 very distinct flavors of hot. This week it’s all about Australia’s spunky, sassy beach babe fashion and the exotic matador inspired artistry of Spain’s fashion sensibilities. Who will win? As always, it will be hard to say until the last votes come in.

Australia has a lot to offer with fun, upbeat colors and a clear love for the sun, sand and waves washing in. The look celebrates good times had with great friends in an outdoor party type of environment. There’s a natural vitality which is clearly evident in the Aussie style that has a clear zest for life and an emphasis on feminine fun, an almost sporty appeal that practically screams beach bunny. Hats, sunglasses, shorts, sandals and women’s swimwear are all part of the ensemble from Oz, but how will it fair against its decidedly more serious competition?

From Spain comes a slender look that is all about symmetry and grace. There’s a poise to the dancer-esque lines and subtle curves of the Spanish style that isn’t afraid to embrace lace, cropped jacket styles and the sort of accessories that definitely appeal to the inner artist in all of us. Where the Aussie style speaks of girly good times, Spain offers up the look of the seductress completely in control of her own look and very much prepared to turn away unsuitable suitors. Is it arrogance or aristocratic grace?

Will it be surf chic Down Under or the sleek temptations of Spain?