It was the first title in English football since 1966. The England women's team won Euro 2022 at home on Sunday.
In addition to sporting success, the triumph of the Lionesses also marks popular enthusiasm.
His victory in the final against Germany (2-1 after extra time) was watched by 17.4 million viewers on BBC One.
Add 5.9 million Britons to the BBC site and app.
The most-watched women's football game on UK television ever.
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Never has a women's football match been so watched in the country.
“We are delighted to have been able to bring such a special moment of sport to the public.
It's the most-watched women's football game on British television of all time, but also the most-watched program of 2022 so far, for good reason," said BBC director-general Tim Davie. .
17.9 million viewers in Germany
Across the Rhine, the final also recorded a phenomenal audience success.
17.9 million German viewers saw their team's defeat live.
In extra time, they were even up to 21.8 million in front of their television, assisting Chloe Kelly's goal for England in the 110th minute.
The public channel ARD, which broadcast the match, obtained a 64% market share that evening.
Popular success doesn't stop with TV audience numbers.
87,192 spectators were present at Wembley Stadium to watch the grand final, an absolute record for a Euro, men and women combined.
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