From sold-out stadiums in Europe to billions of football fans tuning in worldwide, women’s football has skyrocketed into the global spotlight.
As we look forward to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 and reflect on the excitement of past FIFA Women’s World Cups, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the passion and milestones that make women’s football truly memorable.
Here are some of the most fascinating—and fun—facts about the sport’s two biggest tournaments!
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Weird and Wonderful Facts
- The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the most prestigious international women’s football tournament.
- The tournament takes place every four years and features national teams from all over the world.
- The United States has won the most Women’s World Cup titles, with four championships (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019).
- Marta Vieira da Silva, commonly known as Marta, holds the record for the most goals scored in Women’s World Cup history, with 17 goals.
- Only three countries have ever won the Women’s World Cup – the United States, Germany, and Norway.
- The 1999 Women’s World Cup final between the United States and China remains the highest-attended women’s sports event globally.
- The tournament expanded from 16 teams to 24 teams starting from the 2015 edition.
- The oldest player to participate in a Women’s World Cup was Christie Rampone from the United States, who was 40 years and 11 days old in 2015.
- Birgit Prinz from Germany is the only player to have won the FIFA Women’s World Cup Golden Boot (top goal scorer) twice, in 2003 and 2007.
- The current reigning champions, the United States, also set a record for the most goals scored by a team in a single tournament with 26 goals in 2019.
- The most goals scored in a single match was 10, achieved twice – by Germany against Argentina in 2007 and by Sweden against Thailand in 2019.
- The youngest player to ever participate in a Women’s World Cup was Fatoumata Diarra from Mali, who was 13 years and 330 days old in 2007.
- The first Women’s World Cup was held in 1991 and had 12 participating teams.
- The tournament has seen increased media coverage and popularity with each edition, leading to greater recognition for women’s football globally.
- The trophy is called the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy and was redesigned for the 2019 edition to better represent the athleticism, skill, and determination of women’s footballers.
- Currently happening across both Australia and New Zealand, the final will take place on 20 August 2023 at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
UEFA Women’s EURO: Fascinating Facts & Firsts
The UEFA Women’s European Championship may be a regional tournament, but its impact on women’s football is global. Here are some incredible facts to celebrate the rise of the Lionesses and their European rivals:
- The tournament began in 1984, with Sweden winning the inaugural edition via penalty shootout.
- The 2022 final at Wembley drew 87,192 fans, the largest ever for any EURO final (men’s or women’s).
- The Lionesses claimed their first major title in 2022, beating Germany 2–1 and igniting national pride.
- Following the 2022 win, the team wrote an open letter to the UK government urging equal access to football for girls in schools.
- The 2022 tournament reached 365 million people globally—a milestone for women’s sport in Europe.
- Switzerland will host the next edition in eight cities, including Zurich, Basel, and Bern.
- Many players in the EUROs are university graduates, highlighting the growing balance between academics and elite sport.
- UEFA doubled the prize money in 2022 to €16 million, a sign of increasing investment and recognition.
- Germany remains the most decorated team, with 8 titles to their name.
Click here for more information about the Lionesses and the Women’s UEFA Euro Cup 2025’s next games!
Group Stage (July 2–13)
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off (BST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2 | Iceland vs Finland | 17:00 | Thun |
| July 2 | Switzerland vs Norway | 20:00 | Basel |
| July 3 | Belgium vs Italy | 17:00 | Sion |
| July 3 | Spain vs Portugal | 20:00 | Bern |
| July 4 | Denmark vs Sweden | 17:00 | Geneva |
| July 4 | Germany vs Poland | 20:00 | St. Gallen |
| July 5 | Wales vs Netherlands | 17:00 | Lucerne |
| July 5 | France vs England | 20:00 | Zurich |
| July 6 | Norway vs Finland | 17:00 | Sion |
| July 6 | Switzerland vs Iceland | 20:00 | Bern |
| July 7 | Spain vs Belgium | 17:00 | Thun |
| July 7 | Portugal vs Italy | 20:00 | Geneva |
| July 8 | Germany vs Denmark | 17:00 | Basel |
| July 8 | Poland vs Sweden | 20:00 | Lucerne |
| July 9 | England vs Netherlands | 17:00 | Zurich |
| July 9 | France vs Wales | 20:00 | St. Gallen |
| July 10 | Finland vs Switzerland | 20:00 | Geneva |
| July 10 | Norway vs Iceland | 20:00 | Thun |
| July 11 | Italy vs Spain | 20:00 | Bern |
| July 11 | Portugal vs Belgium | 20:00 | Sion |
| July 12 | Sweden vs Germany | 20:00 | Zurich |
| July 12 | Poland vs Denmark | 20:00 | Lucerne |
| July 13 | Netherlands vs France | 20:00 | Basel |
| July 13 | England vs Wales | 20:00 | St. Gallen |
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