World Cup final in pictures: England fall to agonising defeat against Spain

England fell short of a first World Cup title after they were defeated 1-0 by Spain in Sydney.

Olga Carmona’s strike in the first half was the difference between the two sides while England goalkeeper Mary Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso’s second-half spot kick as the Lionesses fell at the final hurdle.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the best pictures from the day.

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Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

APTOPIX WWCup Spain England Soccer

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

Back in London, a Spain fan celebrates in Victoria Park

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

There was disappointment back in Manchester

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

Maya Jama was among those in London cheering on the Lionesses

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

Nikita Parris celebrates her Manchester United team-mate

Alex Greenwood suffered a head wound but was quickly back in action

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia

Spain v England – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Final – Stadium Australia