England’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney.
It was tense and incredibly competitive, but Spain ended up coming out on top in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game with a clinical-driven finish from out on the left. Despite England goalkeeper Mary Earps saving a penalty, Spain preserved their advantage to triumph.
Prior to this tournament, Spain had never won a knockout round in a major tournament. The loss is only England’s second under Sarina Wiegman since her appointment in 2021.
Early in the first-half, both sides had chances. England almost scored after Rachel Daly cut a pass back towards the edge of the area for Lauren Hemp, whose left-footed curled shot smashed off the crossbar.
England goalkeeper, Earps had a heroic moment of her own when she saved Oliver’s penalty midway through the second half, keeping England’s hopes alive.