FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final: Olga Carmona’s Strike Decisive As Spain Beat England 1-0 To Win First WC Title
Spain have won the Women’s World Cup for the first time after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia.
Olga Carmona’s fine first-half goal, drilled beyond Mary Earps into the far corner from a tight angle after 29 minutes, proved decisive in Sydney. Spain had the chance to double their lead in the second half when Keira Walsh was penalised for a handball after a VAR referral, but Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso’s spot-kick.
England had hit the bar through Lauren Hemp early on but struggled to create attacking chances. Alex Greenwood was treated for a head injury in a second half that saw 13 minutes of injury time added. Lauren James, on as a substitute at half-time, went closest for the Lionesses but Spain held on for a deserved win.
