After winning the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Spain captain received the news of his father's death



FIFA Women's World Cup winner Spain captain and final hero Olga Carmona received shocking news after the final.

After the match, Olga Carmona learned of her father's death, Spain football officials revealed the news on social media.

Olga Carmona scored against England in the 29th minute as Spain won the final 1-0 to claim their first ever Women's World Cup title.

The Spanish Football Association says it is saddened to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father, who received the news after the World Cup final, and extends its deepest condolences to Olga and her family.

According to foreign media, Olga Carmona's father had been ill for a long time, he died on Friday, family and friends decided not to tell Olga Carmona in order to maintain focus on the game.

Olga Carmona's mother and brother, who had traveled to New Zealand to watch the group stage match, had to return, with her family arriving in Australia to support the final on Saturday.