Agony for Lionesses as England Defeated in First Ever World Cup Final

A England fan reacts to the penalty given to Spain during a screening of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final between England and Spain at Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, on Aug. 20, 2023. Peter Byrne/PA

The Lionesses fell agonisingly short of World Cup glory as they slumped to a spirited 1-0 defeat against Spain.

Olga Carmona’s first-half strike was enough to see off Sarina Wiegman’s team with England unable to make a breakthrough in Sydney on Sunday.