The Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] have announced the passing of Olga Carmona's father just hours after she scored the winning goal in the World Cup final.
Real Madrid left-back Carmona, 23, scored the only goal of the game as Spain beat England 1-0 in Sydney on Sunday to win their first-ever major trophy in the women's game.
"We deeply regret that we must announce the death of Olga Carmona's father," the RFEF wrote in a short statement published on social media.
"[Carmona] learned of the sad news after the World Cup final.