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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Niall McVeigh

England’s World Cup run ends in heartache as Spain claim their first 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.

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