Early goal kept Spain in the lead despite 14 minutes of extra time.
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00:00 Spain produced a stunning performance to clinch their first Women's World Cup title on Sunday with a 1-0 win over England.
00:07 Olga Carmona's superb finish in the 29th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides as La Roja made history.
00:14 The Lionesses, who were bidding to bring a World Cup trophy back to England for the first time since 1966, pushed in the dying minutes, but it wasn't to be.
00:23 Spain are the fifth winners in nine editions of the Women's World Cup. Sam Aschew was there.
00:29 Well, it'll go down as one of sports most remarkable achievements.
00:32 The majority of this Spanish squad were on strike 11 months ago. Now they're champions of the world.
00:37 At 23 years old, Olga Carmona became the youngest player since 2011 to score in a FIFA Women's World Cup final.
00:43 She is the history maker. This La Roja side are the record breakers.
00:47 It brings to an end a fine tournament here in Australia and New Zealand.
00:50 Sam Aschew for Euronews in Sydney.
00:52 me.
00:52 (whooshing)