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Spain Claims Second FIFA World Cup Title After Extra Time Victory Over Argentina
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In Short: In a historic moment, Spain's women's national team secured their second FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with the final held at MetLife Stadium.
After years of advocating for better conditions and resources, Spain's women's national team finally triumphed in the 2023 FIFA World Cup, defeating the defending champions Argentina in a thrilling extra-time match.
The victory came after a significant period of player activism, including the 2015 call for the removal of coach Ignacio Quereda, who had led the team since 1988. Players refused to return to international duty until changes were made.
In the lead-up to the tournament, 15 players again stood firm, refusing to be called up to the national team until the Royal Spanish Football Federation addressed their concerns about training and resources.
The team's unity was evident in a viral moment during the World Cup semifinal against France, where coach Asa Hermoso was found on the sidelines and hugged by the players, symbolizing their collective effort and support.
Background
Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world.
Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state.
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- In 2015, the entire Women's World Cup squad successfully called for the removal of coach Ignacio Quereda, whose leadership of the team since 1988 led many female players to accuse the Royal Spanish Football…
- Even before the 2015 tournament, some longtime national team players said they refused to return to international duty as long as Quereda kept coaching.
- In the run-up to Spain's 2023 Women's World Cup victory, players again called for improvements to the women's national team training and resources, with 15 players asking not to receive a national team call-up until…
- The entire Women's World Cup squad stood behind Hermoso, calling for the removal of Rubiales and national team coach Jorge Vilda, who supported Rubiales.
- In a viral moment on Tuesday, he found Hermoso on the sidelines after Spain defeated France in the World Cup semifinal and they hugged.