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The thrills, shocks and many brilliant moments of the World Cup in pictures

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21/08/2023 | 13:00 MYT

The Women’s World Cup has offered thrills, shocks and brilliant individual moments during the biggest competition in its 32-year history.

The tournament, which began on July 20, has seen 32 nations compete in Australia and New Zealand, with many writing their names into women’s football folklore.

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Spain lifted the World Cup for the first time in their history after Olga Carmona’s goal proved the difference against England in Sydney on Sunday.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the pictures which have captured the essence of the World Cup.

Australia opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium

Georgia Stanway's retaken penalty was enough for England to edge past Haiti in their World Cup opener

England’s Chloe Kelly stopped for photos with fans after a training session at Central Coast Stadium

Canada v Republic of Ireland – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Group B – Perth Rectangular Stadium

Australia fans were put through a range of emotions while watching a screening of the 3-2 Group B defeat to Nigeria

England’s Lauren James scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Denmark

However, the result was overshadowed by Keira Walsh picking up an injury

Vera Pauw's Ireland claimed their first point in a draw with Nigeria

China fans gathered ahead of the Group D match against England at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide

James (centre left) inspired England to a 6-1 win

Republic of Ireland fans gathered in Dublin to welcome their team home

England were handed a boost when Walsh returned to training ahead of the knockout rounds

England fans gathered at Brisbane Stadium for the last-16 clash with Nigeria

The Lionesses rode their luck during a tense encounter

James was sent off for standing on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie

England v Nigeria – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Round of 16 – Brisbane Stadium

Back home, many England fans gathered in pubs to watch the quarter-final against Colombia

The Lionesses found themselves trailing to Leicy Santos' goal

Lauren Hemp levelled the scores

Before Alessia Russo grabbed the winner to send England to their third consecutive World Cup semi-final

Australia captured the nation's hearts on their way to a semi-final on home soil

But their run was ended by England, as Hemp inspired a 3-1 win to take the Lionesses to a first World Cup final

Spain await in the final after they beat Sweden in the last four

Spain fans show their support before the World Cup final

England players walk on the pitch before the World Cup final

Lucy Bronze sits on a ball during the warm-up in Sydney

Spain players huddle together on the pitch before kick-off

Lauren Hemp, right, rattled the crossbar in the first half

Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the final in the 29th minute

Mary Earps saves a penalty from Jennifer Hermoso

Lauren James had an effort saved by Catalina Coll late on

Alex Greenwood needed a bandage wrapped around her head following a stray knee by Salma Paralluelo

Spain prevailed to lift the World Cup for the first time

Captain Carmona lifts the Women's World Cup

Queen Letizia of Spain celebrates with the World Cup winners

Golden Ball winner Aitana Bonmati, left, poses alongside Golden Glove recipient Earps with their awards

Salma Paralluelo was presented the FIFA Best Young Player award

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