The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was an incredible event that showcased some of the best female soccer players in the world. From the opening match to the final, the tournament was filled with thrilling moments and breathtaking plays. Here are some of the highlights from the tournament in photos.
The tournament kicked off with a bang when host nation France took on South Korea in the opening match. The French team put on a show for their home crowd, winning 4-0 and setting the tone for the rest of the tournament. The French team went on to make it all the way to the final, where they faced off against the United States.
The United States team had a dominant run throughout the tournament, winning all seven of their matches and outscoring their opponents 26-3. They faced off against the Netherlands in the final, where they won 2-0 and secured their fourth Women’s World Cup title.
The Netherlands had a great run in the tournament, making it all the way to the final despite being considered an underdog. Their journey to the final was highlighted by a thrilling 3-1 victory over Sweden in the semi-finals.
The tournament also featured some incredible individual performances, such as Megan Rapinoe’s six goals and three assists. Rapinoe was awarded the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer, as well as the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.
The 2019 Women’s World Cup was an incredible event that showcased some of the best female soccer players in the world. From thrilling matches to incredible individual performances, this tournament will be remembered for years to come. The photos below capture some of the highlights from this amazing tournament.