In a final that sports enthusiasts and soccer fans alike would not have predicted, Spain defeated England 1-0 on Sunday to earn its first Women’s World Cup win. The goal, which came during the final’s 29th minute, helped cement a triumph that months ago would have seemed unlikely—amid a players’ revolt at their manager and a subsequent disinvitation to the tournament. The win also helped the country secure another title: It is now the second country, after Germany, to win both the Men’s and Women’s World Cups.
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