Women’s World Cup: Quick Facts

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Nov. 11, 2026

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FIFA releases evaluation reports for the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cup • Nov. 11, 2026, 6:30 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	FIFA Women’s World Cup
Notable Honorees	Alexia Putellas • Megan Rapinoe • Alex Morgan • Michelle Akers • Abby Wambach • Sawa Homare • Mia Hamm

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Ivana Andres and the Spain women's national soccer team celebrate on stage, wearing red uniforms and gold medals, as Andres lifts the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy.

Carli Lloyd of the United States, wearing jersey number 10, kicks a penalty shot during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 semifinal against Germany, with a referee and players in the background.

U.S. women's soccer players in red jerseys celebrate during a FIFA World Cup match, with Megan Rapinoe smiling and holding teammate Lindsey Horan.

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