Bonmati, Aitana

Spain Wins World Cup as Its Talent Trumps Its Troubles

A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.

By Rory Smith

Bonmati, Aitana England Espanyol (Soccer Team) London (England) Soccer Spain Women and Girls Women's World Cup (Soccer)

Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win

The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.

By Constant Meheut and Isabella Kwai

Bonmati, Aitana Putellas, Alexia Rubiales, Luis Soccer Vilda, Jorge (1981- ) Women's World Cup (Soccer)

Spain’s Team Went to War. At the World Cup, It Has to Win the Peace.

A failed rebellion against Coach Jorge Vilda ended with a dozen players dropped for the Women’s World Cup. Those who remain might be good enough to win it.

By Rory Smith