Spain made history on Sunday by winning their first FIFA Women’s World Cup title, defeating England 1-0 in a tense final at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the 29th minute, drilling in from the left of the area after England lost possession in midfield. Jennifer Hermoso had a chance to double Spain’s lead from the penalty spot in the second half, but Mary Earps saved her low shot.
The victory was sweet revenge for Spain, who had lost to England in the quarter-finals of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 last year. Jorge Vilda’s side showed great resilience and technical quality throughout the tournament, overcoming tough opponents like Brazil, France, and Sweden. Spain became the fifth nation to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup Title. The USA won four titles, Germany won two, Norway and Japan won one each.
England, who had won their first European title in 2022, hoped to add the world crown to their collection, but they fell short in the final. Sarina Wiegman’s team struggled to create clear chances against Spain’s solid defense, and their best efforts came from Lauren Hemp and Lauren James, who tested Sandra Panos. England also had to deal with injuries and suspensions, which affected their performance.
The final was watched by a record crowd of 83,000 fans at Stadium Australia and millions worldwide. It was a fitting end to a thrilling tournament that showcased the best of women’s football. Spain and England will now turn their attention to the UEFA Women’s Nations League in September.
Hinata Miyazawa from Japan scored the most goals (5) in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and won the Golden Boot Award. Mary Earps won the Golden Glove Award and Aitana Bonmati got the Best Player of the Tournament Award, while Salma Paralluelo won the best young player award.






