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Spain won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, defeating England in the final on penalties after the match was tied 1-1 after extra time. It was Spain’s first-ever World Cup title, and they became the first European team to win the tournament since Germany in 2007.
The match was played at the Stade de France in Paris and was attended by a record crowd of 80,000 people. Spain took the lead in the 54th minute through Esther Gonzalez, but England equalized through Ella Toone in the 84th minute. The game went into extra time with neither team scoring.
In the penalty shootout, Spain scored all five of their penalties, while England missed two. The final penalty was scored by Aitana Bonmati, who sealed Spain’s victory.
The win was a historic moment for Spanish football, and it is sure to inspire a new generation of players. Spain is now the second team from outside of Europe to win the Women’s World Cup, after Japan in 2011.
Here are some of the highlights of the match:
- Esther Gonzalez gave Spain the lead in the 54th minute with a powerful header.
- Ella Toone equalized for England in the 84th minute with a cool finish.
- The game proceeded into extra time, but neither team could score.
- Spain scored all five of their penalties in the shootout, while England missed two.
- Aitana Bonmati scored the final penalty to seal Spain’s victory.
The win was a fitting reward for Spain, who were the better team for much of the match. They were more creative and dangerous in attack, and they defended well when they needed to. England will be disappointed not to have won the title, but they can take heart from their performance in the final. They demonstrated that they are a developing team that will be a force to be reckoned with in the future.
