It’s done.
There you have it, then. Spain becomes the sixth team to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup as an exciting month-long competition featuring the best players on the planet comes to a conclusion.
The Golden Ball winner Bonmati, who scored three goals and provided two assists for La Roja throughout the season, served as their captain.
They also discovered Paralluelo, a very unique player who, at the ripe old age of 19, appears to be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years.
England played some excellent football throughout the competition, but in the end, they were unable to counteract Spain’s aggressive pressing style and adept ball handling in their own half.
We sincerely hope you have enjoyed our thorough coverage of the competition, but before you leave, please check out our in-depth match report here.
SPAIN ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!! ??#BeyondGreatness | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/x4liWtvgpN
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 20, 2023
Spain crowned 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup champions!
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England was played at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Ivana Andres of Spain won the match, and she raised the trophy thereafter.
Following Spain’s victory over England, Ivana Andres of Spain raises the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy [Justin Setterfield/Getty Images]]
Bonmati wins Golden Ball Award
Aitana Bonmati of Spain receives the FIFA Golden Ball Award following the Spain vs. England FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia.
Aitana Bonmati of Spain receives the FIFA Golden Ball Award after the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship game. Getty Images/Justin Setterfield
Earps wins Golden Glove Award
The Golden Glove Award is given to Mary Earps of England.
Mary Earps of England is presented with the Golden Glove Award following the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship game.
Paralluelo wins FIFA Best Young Player Award
On August 20, 2023, in Sydney/Gadigal, Australia, Salma Paralluelo of Spain won the FIFA Best Young Player Award at the ceremony that followed the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia. (Image courtesy of Getty Images/Justin Setterfield)
After the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, Salma Paralluelo of Spain receives the FIFA Best Young Player Award. Getty Images/Justin Setterfield]
‘This is the hard part of football’
Millie Bright, the captain of England, expresses her thoughts following the game: “It’s hard. They make an excellent team. The first half wasn’t when we were at our best. We engaged in battle in the second half. Just now, we weren’t able to finish it. The challenging thing of football is this.
“It is really challenging to create momentum against a club like this. We had our opportunities. It was wise to limit them to a single objective. Not many players make it to the World Cup final and to this point, she said.
The first player to lead the @Lionesses out at a World Cup final.
Chelsea’s Millie Bright. ? #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/d95RQO0ljL
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) August 20, 2023
“The feelings are strong. Devastation to the max. We fell short. When it becomes established in a few weeks, we will be extremely proud.
At the beginning of the competition, we faced a lot of criticism. We recovered. It’s great to be able to stand here today.
Joyous scenes
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final between Spain and England took place at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Spain won the match, and its players celebrated.
After winning the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, Spain’s athletes celebrate
Following the team’s triumph, Spanish athletes Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati celebrate.
Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati of Spain celebrate their team’s victory against England in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
Spain vs. England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final will be held in Sydney, Australia’s Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023. Spain celebrates its World Cup victory. Jaimi Joy for Reuters
producing history
Spain are the first team in Women’s football history to be reigning World Cup champions at Under-17, Under-20 and Senior level.
Undisputed Champions of the World. ???#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/ftmq1HnLz1
— Squawka (@Squawka) August 20, 2023
