FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain become Women’s World Cup champions for the first time, beating England in the final

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Olga Carmona’s first-half goal helped Spain win its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title with a 1-0 win over England on Sunday. Spain won the title in less than a year due to a player revolt. Spain’s first major international title made them the first European team to win the Women’s Football World Cup since Germany in 2007. Carmona struck a left-footed shot in the 29th minute of the match, which England goalkeeper Mary Arps failed to clear despite diving.

Celebrating, Carmona took it Jersey Under his shirt was written ‘Murchi’ which is the name of his former school. Carmona also scored the winning goal in the 89th minute of Spain’s 2–1 semi-final win over Sweden. Carmona also became the first player since Carli Lloyd in 2015 to score in the semi-finals and final. Spain had a chance to double the lead in the 68th minute but Jenny Hermoso’s penalty kick was saved by Marie diving to her left. England came from behind against Spain in last year’s Euro quarter-finals to win 2-1 thanks to an extra-time goal from Georgia Steinway.

Spain’s win is also commendable as its players revolted last year. 15 players in the team said they were withdrawing from the national team to improve their mental health. He also advocated a more professional environment. Three of these players, Una Batelle, Aitana Bonmet and Mariona Caldente, later signed with the national confederation and were part of the squad for the World Cup. England were favorites for the title after winning the UEFA European Championship last year.

But three of its best players captain Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby and Beth Mead missed the World Cup due to knee injuries. England coach Sarina Wegman became the first coach under whose guidance teams reached two consecutive World Cup finals. Under his guidance, the Netherlands team also reached the final in 2019 but lost 0-2 to the United States. He also became the first coach to lose two consecutive finals. 75 thousand 784 spectators were present in the stadium to watch this match, including the great tennis player Billie Jean King.

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