From a first-time winner in Spain to growing global parity, this edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup had it all. There were record-breaking audiences, adversity, young stars on the rise and the continued fight for equality. Here are a few takeaways from a tournament hosted so spectacularly by Australia and New Zealand.
New champion
It was a triumphant finish in what was a turbulent year for La Roja.
Olga Carmona’s first-half goal was enough for Spain to raise its first Women’s World Cup trophy in just its third appearance, now owning the distinction of being the only nation to own U-17, U-20 and senior
