This archive report was first published on 8 July 2019.
The United States secured a record fourth Women's World Cup title, overcoming the Netherlands 2-0 in the final on July 7, 2019, in Lyon.
Megan Rapinoe's penalty and Rose Lavelle's fine run and finish proved decisive in the second half, after the Dutch put up a resilient first-half defense.
Barcelona defender Stefanie van der Gragt's high boot caught USA striker Alex Morgan, prompting French referee Stephanie Frappart to award a penalty, which Rapinoe calmly slotted home.
The USA, playing in their third consecutive final, continued their reign as the world's finest side, adding to their titles of 1991, 1999, and 2015.
Rapinoe also won the Golden Boot with six goals and three assists, while she took the Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player.
Victory for the USA saw their English-born boss Jill Ellis become the first coach to lift the trophy twice.
