Spain wins the 2023 Women's World Cup

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí is named the tournament's Golden Ball recipient for the best player of the tournament. The Barcelona star was pivotal to La Roja's run in Australia and New Zealand and the award is well-deserved.

England goalkeeper Mary Earps wins the Golden Glove for most outstanding keeper. Earps was imperious in goal and surely the player of the game for the Lionesses in the final. The Manchester United keeper was key throughout the tournament for England.

Spain's Salma Paralluelo was named the Best Young Player of the tournament for her impressive performances throughout the competition for La Roja, scoring two vital goals for the Iberian side against the Netherlands and Sweden.

After Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time, some of the country's most famous sporting icons have been reveling in the victory.

Gerard Pique, a men's World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, wrote: "Congratulations! You have made history! World Champions. What pride!"

He then added 2010 and 2023 with stars next to them, signifying Spain's men's and women's World Cup-winning years.

Former La Roja goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Pique's teammate for that World Cup win, added: "Congratulations CHAMPIONS!! An immense joy for all Spaniards!! You have made history!! Thank you for the excitement and the title!"

Rafael Nadal, 22-time grand slam winner and arguably Spain's greatest ever athlete, posted an Instagram story saying, "Let's goooooo!!!! Congratulations, WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!"

Fellow Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz wrote on X: "LET'S GOOOOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, CHAMPIONS! Pride of (Spain)!!"

Pau Gasol, a two-time NBA champion and six-time All-Star, said: "WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!! The first World Cup for our women's team!!!! HISTORIC!!!! Congratulations!!!"

Former cyclist Alberto Contador, who won the Tour de France twice, also joined in the celebrations.

"Spain world champion. Congratulations, team!" he wrote.

As England succumbed to a 1-0 loss against Spain in the Women's World Cup final, its politicians paid tribute to the team's role in popularizing women's soccer in the country.

"You left absolutely nothing out there Lionesses," Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on X, formerly known as Twitter. "It wasn't to be, but you've already secured your legacy as game changers. We are all incredibly proud of you."

Meanwhile, Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labour Party said: "Heartbreaking. So proud of the England team who inspired the whole country. This is just the beginning for the Lionesses."

The full-time whistle goes and Spain wins its first ever Women's World Cup, sending its players and fans into rapturous celebrations!

Olga Carmona's goal proved the difference between the two teams and, although England rallied in the second half after Spain missed a penalty to double its lead, ultimately, the brave Lionesses could not find the back of the net.

It could have been an even more comfortable win for Spain as England goalkeeper Mary Earps came up huge with several acrobatic saves throughout the match.

Spain joins Germany as one of two nations in soccer history to win both a men's and women's World Cup.

History made in Sydney!

There are just three minutes of the additional 13 remaining and England still doesn't look like scoring a goal.

La Roja is still the dominant team and this is looking more and more likely to be Spain's day.

Chants of "Sí, se puede!" ("Yes, we can!") reverberate throughout the stadium as the time ticks away for a Spain win.

With the 90 minutes up, the referee has added 13 minutes of stoppage time, largely due to the VAR penalty review and Alex Greenwood's injury.

Can England find an equalizer? At the moment, Spain is looking most likely to score again but Mary Earps once again keeps her team in the final.

The England keeper has been colossal this match.

With their team 1-0 up and less than five minutes of regular time left, Spain's fans are heading towards delirium.

A solo Spanish fan leads a war cry as La Roja inches closer towards a history-making win.

There's been a lengthy break in play in this final as England defender Alex Greenwood received treatment for a serious head injury.

Salma Paralluelo caught Greenwood in the head with her knee as they challenged for the ball, leaving the English player with blood pouring from her head.

After some treatment, she's bandaged up and back out on the pitch.

England has certainly improved since that missed penalty and is now piling the pressure on the Spain goal.

Lauren James has just brought a sharp save out of Cata Coll, but with 75 minutes gone it could be too little, too late for England.

Still, with the amount of time that video assistant referee (VAR) check took for the penalty, we're due for a lot of time added on once we hit 90 minutes.