Spain have won the Women’s World Cup for the first time after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia.
The victory made La Roja the first team to hold the under-17, under-20 and senior world titles at the same time.
Playing in their second blue kit, England got an early chance in the fifth minute itself, but Lauren Hemp missed.
The Spanish took the lead with a great strike from Captain Olga Carmona at the 29 minute who drove into the England penalty area and hit a hard and low shot into the bottom left corner.
Despite all efforts from the English side, including missing a last-second header, they failed to level the score and as a result, fell behind in the race.
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With 20 minutes left in the game, Spain was awarded a penalty which was saved by England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
After 13 minutes of extra time, the final whistle crowned Spain the World Cup champions.
The Spanish players piled on each other in front of their goal.
“We’ve suffered a lot throughout the past 12 months but I think everything has a reason to be. This has made us a stronger team,” said Carmona.
“And it’s really incredible. I don’t know just why Spain is the world champions, but I think that we deserved it,” she added.
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That’s a wrap on the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with the location of the 2027 tournament still unknown.
A decision is expected to be made next year as FIFA considers bids from South Africa, Brazil and bids by Belgium, Germany Netherlands,United States and Mexico.
