The Women’s World Cup final was played in Sydney, Australia, and the victorious team was Spain.
Spain’s superior play and inventiveness led to a well-deserved triumph over England, who had hoped to win their first Women’s World Cup. Aiming to emulate the 1966 men’s team, the Lionesses lost heartbreakingly as Spain dominated the encounter with style.
The final whistle blew, and the English players collapsed in sobs as the Spanish celebrated inside their penalty area, having won on a corner kick in the nick of time in the tense extra time.
After England’s Lucy Bronze gave the ball away in the middle of the field, Spain’s captain Olga Carmona scored the game-winning goal. Spain dominated the match from start to finish, despite England making several substitutions and goalkeeper Mary Earps making some spectacular saves.
Despite the goalkeeper for Manchester United having a stellar game and even saving a penalty kick, United still lost. Sarina Wiegman, manager of the English team, has now lost two consecutive World Cup finals.
Despite tensions between players and the Spanish football federation prior to the event, Spain ultimately prevailed. Both sides entered the final having gained confidence and playing better as the tournament progressed.
Although England started strong and put pressure on Spain’s defence, Spain ultimately came out on top because of how well they took advantage of the gaps created by England’s full-backs. Ultimately, Spain deserved to win, but England will always be left lamenting a lost opportunity in the biggest game in their nation’s history.
