FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
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The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup is an international association football tournament, organized by FIFA
(Fédération Internationale de Football Association), for national teams of women under age 20. The tournament is held in even-numbered years. It was first conducted in 2002 as the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship with an upper age limit of 19. In 2006, the age limit was raised to the current 20. The event was renamed as a World Cup effective with the 2008 competition, making its name consistent with FIFA's other worldwide competitions for national teams.
Starting with the 2010 edition, tournaments held in years immediately preceding the FIFA Women's World Cup
are awarded as part of the bidding process for the Women's World Cup. In those years, the U-20 Women's World Cup serves as a dry run for the host nation of the Women's World Cup, a role similar to that of the FIFA Confederations Cup
in the men's game.
, with an age limit of 19, was hosted by Canada
. The final, held at Commonwealth Stadium
in Edmonton, drew a surprisingly large crowd of 47,000 to watch the hosts play the United States
. The US defeated Canada 1-0 on a golden goal
by Lindsay Tarpley
. Canada's Christine Sinclair
was the adidas Golden Ball
recipient, as tournament MVP, and the Golden Shoe (10 goals) winner.
was held in Thailand
. For the second time in a row, the current holders of the adult World Cup
, Germany
, won the youth competition. The Golden Ball went to Brazilian star, Marta
, while for the second time the Golden Boot went to a Canadian, Brittany Timko
.
, held in Russia
from 17 August through 3 September.
The competition was held in four Moscow
stadiums (Dinamo
, Lokomotiv
, Podmoskovie Stadium
and Torpedo Stadion
) and one in St. Petersburg (Petrovskiy Stadion
).
Korea DPR won the final 5-0 over China PR
.
was held in Chile
, from November 20 to December 7, 2008.
Six years after winning their first championship at the youth level in 2002, the United States
reclaimed the trophy with a 2-1 win over defending champions Korea DPR
. The Golden Ball and the Golden Shoe went to Sydney Leroux
of the United States
.
was held in Germany
from July 13 to August 1, 2010. The host nation defeated Nigeria
in the final to claim its second championship. It was the first time that an African nation had advanced as far as the semifinals. It was also the first tournament in which four different confederations were represented in the semifinals. The Golden Ball and Golden Shoe awards both went to Alexandra Popp
of Germany.
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
(Fédération Internationale de Football Association), for national teams of women under age 20. The tournament is held in even-numbered years. It was first conducted in 2002 as the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship with an upper age limit of 19. In 2006, the age limit was raised to the current 20. The event was renamed as a World Cup effective with the 2008 competition, making its name consistent with FIFA's other worldwide competitions for national teams.
Starting with the 2010 edition, tournaments held in years immediately preceding the FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the...
are awarded as part of the bidding process for the Women's World Cup. In those years, the U-20 Women's World Cup serves as a dry run for the host nation of the Women's World Cup, a role similar to that of the FIFA Confederations Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup
The FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
in the men's game.
Qualification
| Confederation | Championship |
|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) Asian Football Confederation The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are... |
AFC U-19 Women's Championship AFC U-19 Women's Championship The AFC U-19 Women's Championship is association football tournament for youth teams, that is held every two years, and serves as a qualifying competition for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship.-Results:-Successful national teams:... |
| CAF (Africa) Confederation of African Football The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those... |
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| CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) CONCACAF The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean... |
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| CONMEBOL (South America) CONMEBOL The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations... |
South American Under 20 Women's Championship South American Under 20 Women's Championship The South American Under 20 Women's Football Championship is an association football competition held every two years for South American under-20 teams and serves as a qualification tournament for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. In its inaugural year, 2004, it was played by U-19... |
| OFC (Oceania) Oceania Football Confederation The Oceania Football Confederation is one of the six continental confederations of international association football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and island nations such as Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Island countries... |
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| UEFA (Europe) UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
UEFA Women's U-19 Championship UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship The UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship is a competition in women's football for European national teams of players under 19 years of age. It is also a FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifying competition... |
2002
The first women's world championship at the youth level, held as the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship
The 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship was held from August 17 to September 1. It was the first sanctioned youth tournament for women put together by FIFA. The tournament was hosted by Canada. FIFA granted the tournament to Canada in March 2001. Three cities hosted the tournament,...
, with an age limit of 19, was hosted by Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The final, held at Commonwealth Stadium
Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
Commonwealth Stadium is a sports stadium located in the Norwood Area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton.- History :...
in Edmonton, drew a surprisingly large crowd of 47,000 to watch the hosts play the United States
United States U-20 women's national soccer team
The United States U-20 women's national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the full Women's National Team. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World...
. The US defeated Canada 1-0 on a golden goal
Golden goal
The golden goal is a method used in association football, field hockey, ice hockey and korfball to decide the winner of games in elimination matches which end in a draw after the end of regulation time. It is a type of sudden death. Golden goal rules allow the team that scores the first goal during...
by Lindsay Tarpley
Lindsay Tarpley
Lindsay Ann Tarpley Snow is an American soccer forward currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team. She went to Portage Central High School.-High school:Tarpley grew up in Portage, Michigan, and attended Portage...
. Canada's Christine Sinclair
Christine Sinclair
Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian soccer forward who plays professional soccer for the Western New York Flash and is the captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair has spent ten years with the Canadian national team participating in two World Cups in 2007 and 2003 and the 2008 Summer...
was the adidas Golden Ball
Golden Ball
Golden Ball may refer to:In sport:*Ballon d'Or , award given to the best football player of the year by France Football magazine*Golden Ball Award, award given to the best player of the FIFA World Cup...
recipient, as tournament MVP, and the Golden Shoe (10 goals) winner.
2004
The 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship
-Group B:---------------------Group C:--------------------- Knockout Map :-Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-All star team:-Goalscorers:...
was held in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. For the second time in a row, the current holders of the adult World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the...
, Germany
Germany women's national under-20 football team
The Germany Women's National Under-20 Football Team represents the female under-20s of Germany in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, and is controlled by the German Football Association, the governing body of football in Germany.-World Cup:* 2006 Quarter-finals...
, won the youth competition. The Golden Ball went to Brazilian star, Marta
Marta (football)
Marta Vieira da Silva , commonly known as Marta, is a Brazilian female football forward who plays for the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer...
, while for the second time the Golden Boot went to a Canadian, Brittany Timko
Brittany Timko
Brittany Timko is a Canadian female soccer player.- Career :She played for the Vancouver Whitecaps Women. She also played on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln soccer team from 2003 to 2007, and graduated in May 2007...
.
2006
FIFA raised the women's youth championship age limit to 20 to match the men's, beginning with the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams...
, held in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
from 17 August through 3 September.
The competition was held in four Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
stadiums (Dinamo
FC Dynamo Moscow
Dynamo Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow, currently playing in the Russian Premier League. Dynamo's traditional kit colours are blue and white...
, Lokomotiv
Lokomotiv Stadium (Moscow)
Lokomotiv Stadium is a football stadium in Moscow, Russia. It is the home stadium of Lokomotiv Moscow and was the home ground of the Russian National Team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. The stadium was reconstructed in 2002 and holds 28,800 people, all seated...
, Podmoskovie Stadium
Podmoskovie Stadium
Podmoskovie Stadium, situated in the suburb of Shchelkovo some 15 km from the centre of Moscow, is one of the oldest stadia in Russia. The Russian word Podmoskovye means "Moscow Region"....
and Torpedo Stadion
Eduard Streltsov Stadium
Eduard Streltsov Stadium, formerly Torpedo Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Moscow, Russia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Torpedo Moscow....
) and one in St. Petersburg (Petrovskiy Stadion
Petrovsky Stadium
The Petrovsky Stadium is a sport complex that consists of a number of sport buildings. One of them is the Grand Sport Arena which is the home of FC Zenit of Saint Petersburg, Russia and for simplicity referred by everyone as Petrovsky Stadium. The complex also contains another football stadium,...
).
Korea DPR won the final 5-0 over China PR
China women's national under-20 football team
The China women's national under-20 football team represents the People's Republic of China in international football competitions in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and the AFC U-19 Women's Championship, as well as any other under-20 women's international football tournaments...
.
2008
The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Chile between November 19 and December 7, 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
was held in Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, from November 20 to December 7, 2008.
Six years after winning their first championship at the youth level in 2002, the United States
United States U-20 women's national soccer team
The United States U-20 women's national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the full Women's National Team. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World...
reclaimed the trophy with a 2-1 win over defending champions Korea DPR
Korea DPR women's national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national football team represents North Korea in international women's football. North Korea were the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship winners, and won the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2001, 2003 and 2008....
. The Golden Ball and the Golden Shoe went to Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux
Sydney Rae Leroux is a Canadian-American female association football player who has represented both Canada and the United States at the youth international level...
of the United States
United States U-20 women's national soccer team
The United States U-20 women's national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the full Women's National Team. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World...
.
2010
The 2010 edition of the tournament2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
was held in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
from July 13 to August 1, 2010. The host nation defeated Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
in the final to claim its second championship. It was the first time that an African nation had advanced as far as the semifinals. It was also the first tournament in which four different confederations were represented in the semifinals. The Golden Ball and Golden Shoe awards both went to Alexandra Popp
Alexandra Popp
Alexandra Popp is a German footballer. She plays as a striker for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.-Club:Popp started her career at FC Silschede, before moving to 1. FFC Recklinghausen. She joined the Bundesliga side FCR 2001 Duisburg in 2008. She had also been approached by French...
of Germany.
Results
| Year | Host | Final | Third Place Match | Number of Teams | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | Score | Second Place | Third Place | Score | Fourth Place | |||
| 2002 Details 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship The 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship was held from August 17 to September 1. It was the first sanctioned youth tournament for women put together by FIFA. The tournament was hosted by Canada. FIFA granted the tournament to Canada in March 2001. Three cities hosted the tournament,... |
 Canada |
1 - 0 asdet |
1 - 1 (4 - 3) PSO Penalty shootout (football) A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game... |
12 | ||||
| 2004 Details 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:--------------------- Knockout Map :-Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-All star team:-Goalscorers:... |
 Thailand |
2 - 0 | 3 - 0 |  Brazil |
12 | |||
| 2006 Details 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams... |
 Russia |
5 - 0 | 0 - 0 a.e.t. (6-5) PSO Penalty shootout (football) A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game... |
16 | ||||
| 2008 Details 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Chile between November 19 and December 7, 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation.... |
 Chile |
2 - 1 | 5 - 3 | 16 | ||||
| 2010 Details 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation.... |
 Germany |
2 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 16 | ||||
| 2012 Details 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup The 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup will be the 7th edition of the tournament. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations.... |
 Uzbekistan |
16 | ||||||
| 2014 Details 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup The 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup will be held in Canada. The host nation for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup will be granted the host status for this tournament. It will be hosted by Canada, as its the only bidder left in the running.... |
Canada |
16 | ||||||
- Key:
- asdet - after sudden death extra time
- PSO - after penalty shootoutPenalty shootout (football)A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
Adidas Golden Ball
| Tournament | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2002 Canada | Christine Sinclair Christine Sinclair Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian soccer forward who plays professional soccer for the Western New York Flash and is the captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair has spent ten years with the Canadian national team participating in two World Cups in 2007 and 2003 and the 2008 Summer... |
| 2004 Thailand |  MartaMarta (football) Marta Vieira da Silva , commonly known as Marta, is a Brazilian female football forward who plays for the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer... |
| 2006 Russia |  Ma XiaoxuMa Xiaoxu Ma Xiaoxu is a female Chinese football player playing for the Dalian Shide club... |
| 2008 Chile |  Sydney LerouxSydney Leroux Sydney Rae Leroux is a Canadian-American female association football player who has represented both Canada and the United States at the youth international level... |
| 2010 Germany | Alexandra Popp Alexandra Popp Alexandra Popp is a German footballer. She plays as a striker for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.-Club:Popp started her career at FC Silschede, before moving to 1. FFC Recklinghausen. She joined the Bundesliga side FCR 2001 Duisburg in 2008. She had also been approached by French... |
Adidas Golden Shoe
| Tournament | Winner | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Canada | Christine Sinclair Christine Sinclair Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian soccer forward who plays professional soccer for the Western New York Flash and is the captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair has spent ten years with the Canadian national team participating in two World Cups in 2007 and 2003 and the 2008 Summer... |
10 |
| 2004 Thailand | Brittany Timko Brittany Timko Brittany Timko is a Canadian female soccer player.- Career :She played for the Vancouver Whitecaps Women. She also played on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln soccer team from 2003 to 2007, and graduated in May 2007... |
7 |
| 2006 Russia | Ma Xiaoxu Ma Xiaoxu Ma Xiaoxu is a female Chinese football player playing for the Dalian Shide club... |
5 |
| 2008 Chile | Sydney Leroux Sydney Leroux Sydney Rae Leroux is a Canadian-American female association football player who has represented both Canada and the United States at the youth international level... |
5 |
| 2010 Germany | Alexandra Popp Alexandra Popp Alexandra Popp is a German footballer. She plays as a striker for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.-Club:Popp started her career at FC Silschede, before moving to 1. FFC Recklinghausen. She joined the Bundesliga side FCR 2001 Duisburg in 2008. She had also been approached by French... |
10 |
Adidas Golden Glove
| Tournament | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2008 Chile | Alyssa Naeher Alyssa Naeher Alyssa Michele Naeher is an American soccer player from Seymour, Connecticut. She is a goalkeeper for the United States U-23 women's national soccer team.-High School:... |
| 2010 Germany | Bianca Henninger |
FIFA Fair Play Award
| Tournament | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2002 Canada | |
| 2004 Thailand | |
| 2006 Russia | |
| 2008 Chile | |
| 2010 Germany |
Total wins
| Team | Champion | Second Place | Third Place | Fourth Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (2004, 2010) | 2 (2002, 2008) | |||
| 2 (2002, 2008) | 1 (2004) | 1 (2006) | ||
| 1 (2006) | 1 (2008) | |||
| 2 (2004, 2006) | ||||
| 1 (2002) | ||||
| 1 (2010) | ||||
| 1 (2006) | 2 (2002, 2004) | |||
| 1 (2010) | ||||
| 1 (2008) | ||||
| 1 (2010) |
See also
- FIFA Women's World CupFIFA Women's World CupThe FIFA Women's World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the...
- FIFA U-17 Women's World CupFIFA U-17 Women's World CupThe FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is an international association football tournament for female players under the age of 17. It is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
- FIFA U-20 Men's World CupFIFA U-20 World CupThe FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...