Spain won the Women\u2019s World Cup on Sunday, beating England, 1-0, in Sydney for its first world championship.<\/p>\n
La Roja prevailed in the all-European final to win its sport\u2019s premier event, scoring the only goal in the 29th minute when Olga Carmona found the net on a counterattack.<\/p>\n
The United States had won the previous two women\u2019s World Cups but lost this month in the round of 16.<\/p>\n
Spain\u2019s championship run is a surprise considering its tumultuous buildup to the tournament that included a dispute between players and the national federation. But La Roja was the better team Sunday, controlling play against its European rivals.<\/p>\n
England, guided by \u201cgenius\u201d Coach Sarina Wiegman, advanced to the final with a convincing win over co-host Australia on Wednesday but could not match Spain on Sunday. Goalkeeper Mary Earps saved a penalty kick in the 69th minute to keep the Lionesses close.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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