Be it Colombia’s teenaged, cancer-survivor and ray of hope Linda Caicedo, Spain’s 19-year-old impact player Salma Paralluelo, co-host New Zealand’s first taste of victory or Morocco’s dream run, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a tale of overwhelming emotions.
Spain’s success marked its re-emergence on the world map; a school of play which gave the world the tiki-taka en route the 2010 men’s World Cup triumph. However, the nation has faltered since, managing to win only two major trophies until this year.
The Spanish men marked their return with their UEFA Nations League title last month, while their women adorned the crowning jewel on Sunday, making Spain the second country after Germany to win both men’s and women’s world titles.
