Spain started their reign as Women's World Cup champions by arriving dwelling to a hero's welcome on the streets of Madrid.

Fans packed the streets of the Spanish capital on Monday night time because the victorious La Roja paraded by way of with the trophy on an open-top bus.

The gamers later acquired off the bus and took to a stage, the place match winner and captain - who scored the one purpose in a narrow 1-0 win over England in Australia on Sunday - was tossed up within the air by teammates.

The aspect had earlier touched down at Barajas worldwide airport, the place star defender Ivana Andres lifted the trophy as she walked off the airplane from Australia.

It is the primary time Spain has received the competitors since its inception in 1991.

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