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Spain beat England to win historic World Cup
It wasn't to be for England. Spain needed just one goal in an entertaining match to overcome the Lionesses and win an historic first World Cup.
Eventually, the Lionesses will reflect on a magnificent tournament. For Spain, they have written their names in sporting history.
What a final, what a tournament.
Read Emma Sanders' report from Stadium Australia here and keep up to date with all the reaction from Spain's historic win on our Women's World Cup page.
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England's Mary Earps has been named the best goalkeeper at the 2023 Women's World Cup and claimed the Golden Glove award.
Earps, 30, played in all of England's seven matches, conceding four goals and made some crucial saves.
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named Player of the Tournament with 19-year-old Spain winger Salma Paralluelo taking the young player award.
Japan's Hinata Miyazawa won the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals, with her total of five.
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What a tournament we have enjoyed for the past month.
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What did the players say?
England goal keeper Mary Earps: In a couple of weeks, when the emotion has settled down we will probably be able to look back and feel proud - it is no small feat to get to a World Cup final. But we are very competitive people, we came here to win the game and get a gold medal, not a silver one. At the same time you need to try and be as present as possible. These moments don't come around very often. I will probably look back on this as up there as one of my career highlights but right now it just doesn't feel like it.
England captain Millie Bright: A massive amount of pride. The girls were unbelievable. We had a lot of critics, a few lost belief in us but we never stopped believing. Sometimes football goes for you, sometimes against you. We played in a World Cup final. In a few weeks we will appreciate this day, but we want to be winners.
England boss Sarina Wiegman: Of course it feels really bad now, very very disappointing. You go into the final and you want to give everything and then you lose it. That happens in sports too but what we have done, how we have shown ourselves, who we are, how we want to play as a team, overcoming so many challenges, I think we can be so proud of ourselves now although it doesn't feel like it at the moment.
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'Pick yourself up and go again'
Football can be cruel. It will take a while for England to get over this, but they will.
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Spain claim historic World Cup title
As for Spain, amidst all the unrest, uncertainty and criticism, they emerged World Champions.
An incredible moment for La Roja, also competing in their first World Cup final.
They got the job done.
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(Video) ‘GUTTED!’ England players react to Women’s World Cup final loss to Spain | ESPN FC'We can be very proud of ourselves'
That loss will hurt. But England can be proud of what they achieved at this tournament. Making history to reach the final.
Maybe next time they can go one better.
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Despite a shift in momentum, it was Spain who peppered England's goal with chances and looked like they could make it two.
England couldn't take their chances and it ultimately resulted in heartbreak.
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Spain were awarded a penalty after Keira Walsh was deemed to have handled the ball in the box. It took a lengthy VAR check but eventually Jenni Hermoso stepped up to try and double Spain's lead.
Enter Mary Earps, and a superb save which gave England hope.
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Lauren Hemp hammered a shot off the crossbar.
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So, the story of the final.
After an end to end opening 20 minutes it was Spain and the captain Olga Carmona who broke the deadlock...
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'This World Cup has shown the world what women's football can do'
Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One
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He [Fifa President Gianna Infantino] should be opening those doors to be honest.
This World Cup has shown the world what women's football can do, what women can do on the biggest stage. How they can light up each nation, how they can inspire generations and you can see by the investment of Australia already [the co-hosts have committed $200 million to female sports facilities] which is just incredible to be honest.
We need them to help us open those doors and give women's football and women's sport a platform to grow and develop.
(Video) Spain beat England to win Women's World Cup - BBC News'Wiegman to stay and fight again in 2027?'
FT: Spain 1-0 England
Tom Garry
The Telegraph speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live at Stadium Australia
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A speculative positive in this sad moment, perhaps this loss will put extra fire in the belly of Sarina Wiegman?
There were wonderings that if England had won today would she have looked at going somewhere new? Now that it is defeat, perhaps she will want to go again now with this England side in 2027.
'Wiegman has made England players dreams come true'
FT: Spain 1-0 England
Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One
Sarina Wiegman made my dreams come true becoming a European champion. She has made some of these players dreams come true of being selected to be part of the World Cup.
What Sarina Wiegman has done for this England team has been phenomenal and she'll be very proud of herself.
'They are heroes'
FT: Spain 1-0 England
Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC One
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It's not just the players, us as ex-players and every England fan will be absolutely gutted, but will also be immensely proud of what these girls have achieved.
They will go back to the UK in a couple of days and they are heroes, getting to the World Cup final, the first time for an England team since 1966.
It will put respect on women's football. People will not say women can't play football.
Little boys will allow little girls to play football together in the playground, that's the difference this will make.
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Our colleagues over at BBC Bitesize have put together this lovely guide of three takeaways from the Lionesses' World Cup disappointment.
It's supposed to be directed at the young ones but I reckon we can all take something from it.
Have a read over here.
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Among many other things, we've had some cracking saves in this tournament.
We know Mary Earps won the Golden Glove, but here are some other world class saves from the 2023 World Cup.
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(Video) Spain beat England to win the Women’s World Cup'It is no small feat to get to a World Cup final'
FT: Spain 1-0 England
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England keeper Mary Earps speaking to Radio 5 Live: "I feel like they had a chance and took it, and we didn't. I felt like we were really in the game. I'm sure we will feel really proud in a couple of weeks but right now it is really raw. Gutting.
On her final performance being a consolation in any way: "No not really. I feel like I just try to go out and do my job for the team, leave everything on the pitch. The team result is the most important thing really and we couldn't get that today.
On soaking in the tournament as whole: "In a couple of weeks, when the emotion has settled down we will probably be able to look back and feel proud - it is no small feat to get to a World Cup final. But we are very competitive people, we came here to win the game and get a gold medal, not a silver one.
"At the same time you need to try and be as present as possible. These moments don't come around very often. I will probably look back on this as up there as one of my career highlights but right now it just doesn't feel like it.
On the penalty save: "I felt like it gave us the momentum, but we just couldn't find an equaliser.
'Earps has shown it on the world stage'
FT: Spain 1-0 England
Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One
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Mary Earps winning the Golden Glove ward is so well deserved. What she has done for this England side, she is FIFA Best goalkeeper and she has shown it on the world stage.
She has been phenomenal, she has kept England in games, she gave them an extra boost with her penalty save.
What she has done and what she has gone through for the last three or four years, her development as a goalkeeper, her mentality has been absolutely phenomenal.
It's credit to her and her character.
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Here was that incredible penalty save from Mary Earps. It felt like a turning point but, ultimately, it invigorated Spain.
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FAQs
'They are still heroes' - reaction as England beaten by Spain in World Cup final? ›
Despite defeat, the Lionesses are 'heroes'
What was on Olga Carmona shirt? ›Fans were soon able to decipher that Carmona's undershirt had “Merchi” written on it. Initially there was a theory that it was about a school she attended. But it was later revealed that the word was a message to a friend whose mother has passed away recently.
What happened when Spain won the World Cup? ›Post-match. Manager Vicente del Bosque lifting the trophy with the Spanish players. The win was Spain's first World Cup title, and it lifted them to first place in the FIFA World Rankings with the Netherlands moving into second. Spain also became the first European nation to win a World Cup outside of Europe.
Who won the u17 World Cup 2017? ›The match was played at the Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, on 20 August 2023, and was contested by Spain and England. It took place in front of 75,784 supporters, and Spain won the final 1–0 through a goal from Olga Carmona, assisted by Mariona Caldentey. Stadium Australia in Sydney hosted the final.
What was written on Olgas shirt from Spain? ›After scoring in the final of the Women's World Cup, Carmona revealed a message reading "Merchi" on a shirt underneath her Spain strip. Reports have suggested that "Merchi" is in reference to Carmona's old school, Mercedes College. The school has showed its support for the former student throughout the World Cup.
What did olgas shirt say world cup final? ›However, that theory was debunked when high-resolution images showed the shirt had "MERCHI" written on the front in black marker. The question then was: What is "MERCHI"? After the match, Carmona explained that her celebration was dedicated to the memory of the mother of one of her best friends.
Has Mexico ever won a World Cup u17? ›The team has reached the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup four times, and is a two-time winner, being crowned champions in 2005 and 2011.
What is the prize money for the FIFA under 17 World Cup? ›Since the inception of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1985, FIFA does not give any prize money to winning team of the competition... India is all set to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the very first time which begins on October 6th and will end on October 28th.
Has India ever won the World Cup FIFA? ›India has never participated in the FIFA World Cup, although they did qualify by default for the 1950 World Cup after all other nations in their qualification group withdrew. However, India withdrew prior to the beginning of the tournament.
Who is the favorite to win the Women's World Cup 2023? ›
The USWNT are the +225 favorites to win it all in the latest 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup odds from Caesars Sportsbook. They're followed by England (+375), Germany (+650), Spain (+700) and France (+800), while co-hosts Australia and New Zealand are at +1200 and +15000, respectively.
Where is the 2025 Women's World Cup? ›From one exhilarating Women's World Cup to another, there are exactly two years to go until women's rugby takes centre stage as England hosts Rugby World Cup 2025.
Who is Favourite to win the Women's World Cup? ›Often hailed as the founder of Russian Christianity, St. Olga of Kiev (also Kyiv) was canonized almost 600 years after her death in honor of her efforts to introduce Christianity to the medieval kingdom of the Kievan Rus.
What was the vengeance of Olga? ›Olga's Regency – Vengeance on the Drevlians
Her first goal was clear: to seek vengeance on the Drevlians who had murdered her husband. She was further enraged that they had rebelled after murdering the prince, invading Kyiv's lands, and even sending an emissary to Olga proposing that she marry their ruler, Prince Mal.
Olga acknowledges the emperor's devotion as her due, but points out that she is still a pagan, and cannot marry him unless she is a Christian; and because of her rank she would prefer for him to stand as godfather directly for her baptism. The emperor agrees and Olga is baptized.
Why was Olga important? ›Because Igor's son Svyatoslav was still a minor, Olga became regent of the grand principality of Kyiv from 945 to 964. She soon had Igor's murderers scalded to death and hundreds of members of their Slavic tribe killed. Olga then became the first of the princely Kyivans to adopt Orthodox Christianity.