Aitana Bonmati - Spain v Costa Rica: Group C - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - Aitana Bonmati of Spain during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C match between Spain and Costa Rica at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 21, 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand. Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

The Japanese women's national team made history at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after they defeated Spain for the first time, claiming a dominant 4-0 win in their final game at the tournament's group stages.

Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí was upset about the loss, saying the team was pissed off.

"I am lucky to win a lot of games and I am not used to it at all, but these things make you stronger, help you reflect and go out in the next game with renewed energy," the 26-year-old said.

Bonmatí added that she was surprised by the tactics used by Japan, who utilized a low block, waited for Spain's mistakes, and attacked on the counter, where they took advantage.

Japan topped Group C and won all of their three games at the group stages with a goal difference of 11.

Despite the loss, Spain will advance to the knockout stages after placing second in Group C, claiming wins over Costa Rica and Zambia.

Spain is one of the favorites to win the World Cup

Japan's win could undoubtedly be called an upset, as many members of the Spanish women's national team for the World Cup, including Bonmati, are from FC Barcelona Femini, widely regarded to be the best women's team in the world.

The Spanish side has won the last four Liga F titles and two of the last three UEFA Women's Champions League titles.