Tournament History and Notable Stats
Inaugural Tournament: |
China - 1991 |
Prior Edition: |
Canada - 2015 |
Total Number Of Teams To Have Participated: |
36 |
Total Number Of Teams Making First Appearance In 2019: |
4 - Chile, Jamaica, Scotland, South Africa |
Most Goals Scored Overall (Player): |
17 - Marta (Brazil) |
Most Goals Scored In A Single Tournament (Player): |
10 - Michelle Akers (United States) - China 1991 |
Most Goals Scored Overall (Team): |
138 - United States |
Most Goals Scored In A Single Tournament (Team): |
26 - United States (France 2019) |
Most Goals Allowed Overall (Team): |
63 - Nigeria |
Fewest Goals Allowed In A Single Tournament By Champions (Team): |
0 - Germany (China 2007) |
Most Tournament Appearances (Player): |
7 - Formiga (Brazil) |
Most Tournament Games Played (Player): |
30 - Kristine Lilly (United States) |
Most Games Played (Team): |
50 - United States |
Most Trophies Won (Team): |
4 - United States (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019) |
Most Final Game Appearances (Team): |
5 - United States (1991, 1999, 2011, 2015, 2019) |
Most Semi-Final Appearances (Team): |
8 - United States (1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019) |