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At the end of Women's World Cup 2023 between Spain and England, the score recorded a solitary goal by Olga Carmona in the 29th minute (Goal: Olga Carmona 29′).
Thus, a historic moment came to fruition in 2023: Spain won the FIFA Women's World Cup™ title for the first time.
The Spanish team, known as La Roja, defeated England with a 1-0 victory this Sunday, August 20, in Sydney, Australia. Find out more below!
The team that made history at the 2023 Women's World Cup
This victory consolidates Spain's recent dominance in several categories of women's football.
Current champion of the under-17 and under-20 Women's World Cup, the team also benefits from the success of Barcelona, whose base contributed significantly to this achievement.
Barcelona won the UEFA Women's Champions League in the 2020/2021 and 2022/2023 seasons.
It is worth noting that Spain becomes the third European nation to lift the Women's Cup trophy.
Norway (1995) and Germany (2003 and 2007) were the other two nations to achieve this feat. This result ends a 16-year drought for European teams in the tournament.
While Spain celebrates, England faces a mix of pride and frustration.
The Dutch players and coach Sarina Wiegman, who is now runner-up in the 2023 Women's World Cup for the second time in a row, must deal with this duality.
Four years ago, in 2019, Wiegman had already tasted defeat in the final while in charge of the Netherlands when they faced the United States.
The game itself was remarkable. Both teams demonstrated great work with the ball, each following their characteristic approach.
Spain, for example, adhered to the country's traditional football school, emphasizing the exchange of high-quality passes.
England, in turn, advanced in blocks and depended on opponent errors to create opportunities. However, England's efforts were thwarted by the solid performance of Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll.
Exciting plays
At a crucial moment, Spain managed to overcome the English defense. Mariona Caldentey advanced and passed to Olga Carmona, who took advantage of the opportunity in the 29th minute and scored a low, crossed goal.
This quick counterattack showed Spain's characteristic strength. The Spanish captain's celebration was a testament to the importance of this goal.
In the first half, England almost equalized with a shot from Salma Paralluelo, but the Spanish goalkeeper and the post worked together to prevent the goal.
The match also followed the competition's trend, with a record number of penalties awarded by the referee, totaling 27.
The referee used VAR during the final to signal a handball from Keira Walsh inside the box, resulting in a penalty for Spain.
Jenni Hermoso had the opportunity to extend the lead, but the giant English goalkeeper, Mary Earps, saved the shot.
Despite England's late efforts and Mary Earps' brilliant performance, Spain were crowned FIFA Women's World Cup champions for the first time.
This title places Spain alongside Germany as the only nations to win both the 2023 Women's and Men's World Cups.
The history of women's football gains an exciting new chapter with this victory for Spain.
Conclusion
Spain's victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup represents a historic milestone for Spanish and European women's football.
With a solitary goal from Olga Carmona, Spain won their first title in the competition, demonstrating the country's growing dominance at youth level and the impact of Barcelona's success on the international stage.
The achievement also breaks a 16-year fast for European teams in the competition, reinforcing the strength of women's football on the continent.
The final match was notable for the teams' distinct approach, with Spain emphasizing precise passing and England relying on block advances.
Despite England's efforts and the brilliant performance of their goalkeeper, Mary Earps, Spain emerged victorious, marking an exciting new chapter in the history of women's football with their title.
The victory places Spain alongside Germany as the only nations to win both FIFA World Cup titles. Enjoy and discover where to follow the Brazilian championship, here!
