Her family and friends didn't tell her the news until after Sunday's final.
The president kissed the midfielder as she made her way to the podium to collect her medal.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made controversial comments about women's football
While fans have been celebrating Spain's win, others are hilariously reacting to a woman with the best job at the Women's World Cup.
Two men, one in his 40s and the other in his 60s, have died after taking part in an Ironman event in Ireland.
Despite losing the World Cup final to Spain, England's Lionesses will still be taking a sizeable amount of money home.
Prince William did not fly out to Australia for the final and apologised for his absence on social media.
England's Lionesses were defeated by Spain in the World Cup final by 1-0.
The Women's World Cup final between England and Spain took place in Australia on Sunday.
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Fans have been left impressed after being able to hear referees explaining their decisions
Viewers said they were forced to switch over
The Prince of Wales has said he won't be flying out to Australia to support to Lionesses in the World Cup final
Sarina Wiegman lost her sister prior to the victorious Euros on home soil last summer.
UK pub chain, Greene King, is giving away free drinks for Women's World Cup final - bottoms up indeed!
There are several reasons why the Lionesses have switched up their white and navy blue kit for a pale blue ensemble
The boxer can definitely put it away, which isn't at all surprising with his training
As England face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, pubs are calling for rule changes so they can serve alcohol prior to the match
Pal Enger was a promising footballer but instead turned to a life of crime
They're rating the iconic landmark one star following the devastating World Cup loss.
Sam Kerr calls for more funding in women's football after the Matildas amazing World Cup performance
The Matildas captain has said that government funding 'really isn't good enough'.
It's beaten every major sporting event since 2001.
The former Manchester United star sent the team a good luck message but people had a problem with one detail.
