2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
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| Name | 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup |
| Other titles | Coupe du Monde Féminine de la FIFA 2019 |
| Country | France |
| Dates | 7 June – 7 July |
| Num teams | 24 |
| Champion | USA |
| Second | NED |
| Third | SWE |
| Fourth | ENG |
| Matches | 52 |
| Goals | 146 |
| Attendance | 1,131,312 |
| Top scorer | ENG Ellen White, USA Alex Morgan, USA Megan Rapinoe, (6 goals each) |
| Player | USA Megan Rapinoe |
| Young player | GER Giulia Gwinn |
| Goalkeeper | USA Alyssa Naeher |
| Prevseason | 2015 |
| Nextseason | 2023 |
2019 FIFA Women's World Cup was the eighth edition of the global championship organized by FIFA. Hosted by France, the tournament was held from 7 June to 7 July 2019 across nine cities. It featured an expanded field of 24 national teams, with the United States successfully defending its title by defeating the Netherlands in the final at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
Background and bidding
The decision to award the hosting rights was made by the FIFA Executive Committee in March 2015. France was selected as the host nation over a sole rival bid from South Korea, marking the first time the tournament was held in the country. The bid was championed by the French Football Federation and received strong support from then-President François Hollande. The selection aligned with FIFA's strategy to grow the women's game in a major European football nation, following the successful 2015 edition in Canada.
Qualification
A total of 24 teams qualified for the final tournament, an increase from the 23 that competed in 2015. The host nation, France, qualified automatically. The remaining 23 spots were allocated through continental competitions organized by the six FIFA confederations: UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, and the OFC. Notable qualifiers included debutants Chile, Jamaica, and Scotland, while traditional powers like Germany, Brazil, and Australia also secured their places.
Venues
Matches were played in nine stadiums across nine host cities throughout France. The venues ranged from the 59,186-capacity Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon, which hosted the final, to the 15,223-capacity Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes. Other key stadiums included the Parc des Princes in Paris, which staged the opening match, Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, and Allianz Riviera in Nice. The geographical spread aimed to maximize national engagement and build on the legacy of UEFA Euro 2016.
Format and draw
The tournament format involved an initial group stage followed by a knockout round. The 24 teams were drawn into six groups of four, with the draw ceremony held at La Seine Musicale in Paris in December 2018. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, advanced to the round of 16. The knockout phase then proceeded through quarter-finals, semi-finals, a third-place match, and the final. FIFA used its women's world rankings to seed the pots for the draw.
Tournament summary
The group stage saw dominant performances from the United States, which opened with a record 13–0 victory over Thailand, and Germany. Surprises included the early exit of South Korea and a strong showing from Italy. The knockout stages were highlighted by the United States' narrow win over Spain, Netherlands' last-minute victory over Sweden, and England's dramatic win against Norway. The semi-finals saw the United States defeat England and the Netherlands overcome Sweden.
Squads
Each of the 24 participating national associations named a final squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers, by the deadline set by FIFA. Notable players included Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan of the United States, Wendie Renard of France, Sam Kerr of Australia, and Marta of Brazil. The tournament showcased a blend of established stars and emerging talents like Giulia Gwinn of Germany.
Results and statistics
The United States won its fourth title by defeating the Netherlands 2–0 in the final, with goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle. Sweden secured third place by beating England 2–1. The Golden Boot was shared by Ellen White of England, Alex Morgan of the United States, and Megan Rapinoe, each with six goals. Megan Rapinoe also won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, while Alyssa Naeher won the Golden Glove.