After the 2019 triumph, the United States extended its lead in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, reinforcing a remarkable era of success on the global stage.
The inaugural World Cup staged in China in 1991 marked a bold introduction to the competition. The United States emerged victorious in a 2-1 victory over Norway, establishing a fast start to what would become a storied legacy. Four years later in Sweden, Norway earned a dramatic win over Germany in the final, while the United States advanced to another championship match in 1995. The US clinched their title in the 1999 edition, hosted on home soil, defeating China on penalties and captivating a global audience with dramatic late drama and memorable drama in the shootout.
In 2003, the tournament returned to the United States, and Germany captured the crown with a 2-1 win in extra time over Sweden. China then hosted again in 2007, where Germany seized the title once more by beating Brazil 2-0. The 2011 tournament, held in Germany, delivered a tense final with Japan defeating the United States on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation, securing Japan’s first World Cup title. The 2015 event in Canada saw the United States rebound with a commanding 5-2 win over Japan, reinforcing the US as a dominant force in the modern era. In 2019, the Americans returned to the podium once more, defeating the Netherlands in the final with a 2-0 scoreline to claim their fourth title on the world stage.
ALL WORLD CHAMPIONS
United States: 4 times (1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019)
Germany: 2 times (2003 and 2007)
Norway: 1 time (1995)
Japan: 1 time (2011)