Spain are women world cup champions after defeating England
After losing to Spain in the Women’s World Cup final on a painful evening in Sydney, England’s search to claim its first trophy continues.
The Spanish squad outplayed the Lionesses, who were hoping to become the first senior English team to win the World Cup since the men’s team in 1966.
Olga Carmona, the captain of Spain, scored the game’s winning goal in the first half after Lucy Bronze, of England, lost possession in midfield.
Lauren James and Chloe Kelly were added by England manager Sarina Wiegman, who has now lost two consecutive World Cup finals, before halftime, but Spain maintained control despite the Lionesses’ best attempts.
Goalkeeper Earps made a number of incredible saves, including one from the spot to thwart Jenni Hermoso from scoring after Barcelona player Keira Walsh was given a handball penalty following a protracted video assistant referee review.
The European champions, though, went too far and lost just their second game in two years under Wiegman.
Despite entering the competition under a cloud of controversy due to a conflict between players and the Spanish football federation, Spain is named winner for the first time.
