Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja

Spanish skipper Olga Carmona proved to be the difference between the two sides with her first-half left-footed strike turning out to be the only goal of the game.

Spain’s Olga Carmona, left, celebrates with teammate Irene Paredes after scoring the openers. | Photo Credit: AP

Spain beat England by 1-0 to secure its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title after an evenly-contested final at Stadium Australia on Sunday.

Spanish skipper Olga Carmona proved to be the difference between the two sides with her first-half left-footed strike turning out to be the only goal of the game.

Spain had a chance to double the lead in the second half, when it was awarded a penalty after a handball. However, Jennifer Hermoso’s spot-kick was saved by Mary Earps.

After 13 minutes of second-half injury time, the Lionesses, under head coach Sarina Wiegmann, failed to find the equaliser as Spain clinched the coveted title for the first time.

#ESP write their name into the #FIFAWWC history books. ✍️

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 20, 2023

Heartbreak for our Lionesses. 💔#FIFAWWC

— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) August 20, 2023

Spain are the 2023 World Champions 🏆#FIFAWWCpic.twitter.com/c1eItk51z4

— Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) August 20, 2023

Sarina Wiegman and her team should be incredibly proud of what they've achieved.

A heartbreaking loss for the @Lionesses but you have inspired the next generation! pic.twitter.com/Mfhqr7d5mK

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) August 20, 2023

Congratulations, @SEFutbolFem 🏆 https://t.co/on66EboXXC

— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 20, 2023

We are so proud of how you've represented your club and country, @Bethany_Eng15 🤍

The @Lionesses continue to inspire the nation 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁 pic.twitter.com/7KGxrGEoqo

— Tottenham Hotspur Women (@SpursWomen) August 20, 2023