Spanish soccer hero Olga Carmona learns of father’s death after decisive Women's World Cup final goal

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Spanish soccer star and captain Olga Carmona didn’t know in the 29th minute of the Women’s World Cup Final against England that her goal would be the game-winner.

But riding that high of victory for Spain’s first-ever World Cup came to a sad end as she learned that her father had passed shortly after securing the win. 

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) posted on social media announcing Carmona’s father’s passing. A spokesperson for the RFEF said he had been battling an illness for a long time. 

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Olga Carmona of Spain kisses the trophy after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

"The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father. The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final," a statement from the organization was translated from Spanish. "We send our most sincere embrace to Olga and her family in a moment of deep sorrow. We love you, Olga, you are Spanish soccer history." 

An RFEF spokesperson told Reuters that Carmona’s father passed away on Friday. But her family and friends didn’t tell her, so that she could focus on the Final, according to Relevo, a Spanish media outlet. 

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Carmona’s mother and brothers were present in New Zealand for the group stages of Spain’s run in the World Cup, but they quickly rushed home when they realized things were getting worse with their father, according to Reuters. They returned to Australia on Saturday