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Gallery: The best images from the World Cup final

Spain have won the World Cup for the first time in their history after their 1-0 win over England in Australia.

The two nations were competing in the showpiece for the first time in their history, with a new champion set to earn the prestigious trophy after 90 minutes.

It was Spain who started the strongest as they looked to take an early lead against England.

City’s Lauren Hemp, however, had the best chance of the match in the opening 25 minutes as her effort shook the crossbar.

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But four minutes later Olga Carmona’s pinpoint strike, which was the defining moment for Spain, gave them the lead in Sydney.

Sarina Wiegman’s side showed their relentless tenacity in the second half, with City star and substitute Chloe Kelly trying to link with her club team mate Lauren Hemp, as they searched for an equaliser.

And despite the 13 minutes of added time, England were unable to surpass a strong Spanish defensive line.

View the best images from the World Cup final in the gallery below!

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THE FINALISTS : England's starting XI, featuring City's Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood.

THE FINALISTS : England's starting XI, featuring City's Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood.
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KICK-OFF : For the final time this tournament, England start the World Cup final.

KICK-OFF : For the final time this tournament, England start the World Cup final.
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THE WOODWORK! : Lauren Hemp has the best chance of the game early in the first half as her effort rattles the crossbar.

THE WOODWORK! : Lauren Hemp has the best chance of the game early in the first half as her effort rattles the crossbar.
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ADVANTAGE, SPAIN : Spain take the lead in the 29th minute after Olga Carmona fires the ball into the bottom corner.

ADVANTAGE, SPAIN : Spain take the lead in the 29th minute after Olga Carmona fires the ball into the bottom corner.
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BATTLING : Lauren Hemp working hard to regain possession from Carmona.

BATTLING : Lauren Hemp working hard to regain possession from Carmona.
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PENALTY PRESSER : Jenni Hermoso takes Spain's spot kick part way through the second half...

PENALTY PRESSER : Jenni Hermoso takes Spain's spot kick part way through the second half...
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BIG SAVE! : But Mary Earps saves the penalty kick comfortably to keep England in it.

BIG SAVE! : But Mary Earps saves the penalty kick comfortably to keep England in it.
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ROARING LIONESSES : You can see what it means to Earps and her team mates to save the penalty in the 70th minute.

ROARING LIONESSES : You can see what it means to Earps and her team mates to save the penalty in the 70th minute.
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WARRIOR : Alex Greenwood continues to fight for England after sustaining a minor cut to her head

WARRIOR : Alex Greenwood continues to fight for England after sustaining a minor cut to her head
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LOOKING FOR A SECOND : Spain continued to try and counter England's relentlessness by finding another goal

LOOKING FOR A SECOND : Spain continued to try and counter England's relentlessness by finding another goal
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YOUR NEW WORLD CHAMPIONS : Spain are crowned winners of the 2023 World Cup after holding out their 1-0 victory.

YOUR NEW WORLD CHAMPIONS : Spain are crowned winners of the 2023 World Cup after holding out their 1-0 victory.
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PROUD : A massive congratulations to City's stars and the Lionesses on such an amazing tournament.

PROUD : A massive congratulations to City's stars and the Lionesses on such an amazing tournament.
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TERRIFIC TROPHY : Spain celebrate winning the World Cup trophy for the first time.

TERRIFIC TROPHY : Spain celebrate winning the World Cup trophy for the first time.

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