The FIFA Women's World Cup

The FIFA Women's World Cup is the biggest women's soccer tournament in the world. National teams from dozens of countries compete every four years. It is an exciting event that celebrates the best female soccer players on the planet.

How It Works

Teams from all over the world try to qualify for the Women's World Cup. About 32 teams make it to the final tournament. The teams are put into groups and play each other. The best teams move on to the knockout rounds.

Games are played in a host country. Thousands of fans fill the stadiums to cheer. The final match decides which country wins the trophy. The tournament takes about a month from start to finish.

History and Stars

The first Women's World Cup was held in China in 1991. The United States won that first tournament. Since then, the US team has won four titles, more than any other country.

Famous players like Mia Hamm, Marta from Brazil, and Alex Morgan have dazzled fans with their skill. The Women's World Cup keeps getting bigger and more popular. More people watch it every time it is held.

Fun Facts

• The United States has won the Women's World Cup four times, more than any other team.
• The 2019 Women's World Cup final was watched by over one billion people worldwide.
• Marta from Brazil has scored the most goals in Women's World Cup history.

Did You Know?

The 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand was the first to have 32 teams, making it the biggest ever!