Who won the last Women’s FIFA World Cup in 2019?
The last women's World Cup was held in 2019.
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The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was the eighth edition of the quadrennial international women’s football championship. It was held in France from June 7 to July 7, 2019, with 52 matches played in nine cities. The USA entered the World Cup as defending champion after winning it in 2015.
This was the second and last edition with 24 teams before expanding to 32 teams for the 2023 tournament. The tournament was the first Women’s World Cup to use the video assistant referee (VAR) system. It was the most-watched women’s sporting event in history, with a combined audience of 1.12 billion people tuning in to watch the matches.
Who won the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019?
The United States won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, defeating the Netherlands in the final by a score of 2-0. This was their fourth Women’s World Cup title and second consecutive. They were also the defending champions from the 2015 edition of the tournament. The final match was played on July 7, 2019, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France. The match was attended by a crowd of 57,900 people, which was a record for a Women’s World Cup final.
The United States’ goals were scored by Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle. Rapinoe’s goal came from the penalty spot in the 61st minute, while Lavelle’s goal came in the 81st minute. Their victory was a historic moment for women’s football. It was the first time that a team had won back-to-back Women’s World Cups, and it was also the first time that a team had won the tournament without conceding a goal. The United States’ victory was also a great achievement for women’s rights. Megan Rapinoe, who was the captain of the United States team, was a vocal advocate for equal pay for women’s footballers. Her activism helped to raise awareness of the issue, and it is likely that her victory will help to pave the way for greater equality in women’s football.
How did USA win the FIFA Women’s World cup 2019?
The first half was a relatively even affair, with neither team able to create any clear-cut chances. The Netherlands had the better of the chances, but they were unable to find the back of the net. The United States took the lead in the 61st minute when Megan Rapinoe scored from the penalty spot. The penalty was awarded after Stefanie van der Gragt handled the ball in the penalty area.
The Dutch had a chance to equalize in the 74th minute, but Vivianne Miedema‘s shot was saved by Alyssa Naeher. The Americans sealed the win in the 81st minute when Rose Lavelle scored a brilliant goal from outside the box. The final whistle blew with the United States winning 2-0, and they were crowned champions of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the second time in a row.
Who won awards at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019?
Megan Rapinoe of the United States was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. Rapinoe was a key player for the United States team, scoring six goals and providing two assists. She also won the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer, with six goals. She was tied with teammate Alex Morgan of the United States, but Rapinoe won the award on goal difference.
Sari van Veenendaal of the Netherlands was awarded the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper of the tournament. She was a standout performer for the Netherlands team, making a number of crucial saves. Giulia Gwinn of Germany was awarded the FIFA Young Player Award as the best player under the age of 21. The Netherlands was awarded the Fair Play Award for its conduct throughout the tournament. The goal of the tournament was awarded to Christine Sinclair of Canada for her stunning long-range goal against Cameroon.
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