Spain created history by defeating England 1-0 in the Women’s World Cup final held in Sydney. With this victory, Spain became only the second nation after Germany to have won both the men’s and women’s titles in the prestigious tournament. The tournament witnessed a total of 64 matches played by 32 teams in 10 different locations across nine host cities.
Hinata Miyazawa from Japan emerged as the top scorer of the tournament with five goals. A total of 164 goals were scored during the event, making it the highest-scoring Women’s World Cup till date. Spain’s national team was the highest-scoring team in the tournament, managing to score 18 goals in total.
In terms of records, the tournament also saw the youngest player in its history. Casey Phair from South Korea achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and 26 days. Another notable record was the fastest goal scored, which took only 68 seconds in a match between Panama and France in the group stage. The biggest win of the tournament was Netherlands’ 7-0 victory over Vietnam in the group stage.
The event also had a significant prize money pool, with a total of $110 million allocated for the tournament. The victorious team, Spain, received a grand prize of $4.29 million. This victory not only added another feather in Spain’s cap but also showcased the growing dominance of women’s football in the country.
Overall, the Women’s World Cup 2023 was a spectacular tournament, filled with thrilling matches, exceptional performances, and record-breaking moments. It further solidified the status of women’s football on the global stage and set new benchmarks for future tournaments.
