The thrills, shocks and many brilliant moments of the World Cup in pictures
The tournament has seen 32 nations compete in Australia and New Zealand, with many writing their names into women’s football folklore.
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Your support makes all the difference.The Women’s World Cup has offered thrills, shocks and brilliant individual moments during the biggest competition in its 32-year history.
The tournament, which began on July 20, has seen 32 nations compete in Australia and New Zealand, with many writing their names into women’s football folklore.
Only two teams remain as either England or Spain will lift the World Cup for the first time in Sydney on Sunday.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the pictures which have captured the essence of the World Cup.