BITTERSWEET. Scorer Olga Carmona’s father passed away hours after Spain won its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title with a 1-0 win over England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, New South Wales on Sunday (Aug. 20, 2023). She posted on X (formerly Twitter): “I know you gave me the strength to accomplish something truly unique. I know you were watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace, dad.” (Anadolu)
ISTANBUL – Spain defeated England 1-0 on Sunday to win the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
Spain broke the deadlock when Olga Carmona splendid a left-footed goal from close range in the 29th minute at Sydney's Stadium Australia.
In the 70th minute, Spain wasted a golden chance to double their lead against England when Jennifer Hermoso's penalty was saved by Mary Earps.
The prize pool for the 2023 tournament was $110 million, up from $30 million in the previous tournament in 2019.
Spain bagged a record $10 million prize money as winners, while England received $7.5 million as runners-up.
The US is the most dominant force in women's football, having won four titles in the first eight editions – 1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019.
Meanwhile, Sweden tasted a 2-0 win over Australia on Saturday in the World Cup's third-place game as Kosovare Asllani and Fridolina Rolfo scored for the Swedish team at Brisbane Stadium. (Anadolu)
