France 2018 women world cup news

The 2018 FIFA Women's World Cup was the 8th edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the quadrennial international women's football world championship tournament. The tournament was held in France from June 7 to July 7, 2019. Here are some news highlights from the tournament:

Group Stage

• The tournament featured 24 teams, with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain being the top-seeded teams.
• The group stage saw some exciting matches, including a 2-1 win for France over South Korea, a 3-0 win for Germany over China, and a 2-1 win for Italy over Australia.
• The group stage also saw some upsets, including a 3-2 win for Thailand over Chile and a 2-1 win for Jamaica over Australia.

Knockout Stage

• The knockout stage saw some thrilling matches, including a 2-1 win for France over Brazil in the quarterfinals, a 1-0 win for England over Norway in the quarterfinals, and a 2-1 win for Sweden over Germany in the quarterfinals.
• The semifinals saw France defeat England 1-0, while the Netherlands defeated Sweden 1-0.
• The third-place match saw Sweden defeat England 2-1, while the final saw France defeat the Netherlands 2-1.

Final

• The final was played on July 7, 2019, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon, France.
• France won the tournament by defeating the Netherlands 2-1, with goals from Wendie Renard and Amandine Henry.
• The victory marked France's second Women's World Cup title, after their first win in 2011.

Awards

• The Golden Ball award for the best player of the tournament was given to Megan Rapinoe of the United States.
• The Golden Boot award for the top scorer of the tournament was given to Ellen White of England.
• The Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper of the tournament was given to Alyssa Naeher of the United States.

Controversies

• The tournament was marred by controversy surrounding the use of video assistant referees (VARs), with some decisions being criticized for being incorrect or inconsistent.
• There were also concerns about the treatment of players, including reports of players being subjected to racist abuse and discrimination.

Impact

• The tournament was a major success, with a total attendance of over 1.1 million fans and a global TV audience of over 1.2 billion people.
• The tournament also had a significant impact on the growth of women's football, with many countries reporting an increase in participation and interest in the sport.
• The tournament also led to calls for greater investment in women's football, with many countries and organizations committing to increase funding and support for the sport.