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Questions about 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

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When did the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup take place?

Germany hosted the fifth edition of the tournament from the 13th of July to the 1st of August 2010. Six cities served as venues for the matches during this period.

Which cities hosted matches in the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup?

Augsburg, Bielefeld, Bochum, and Dresden each hosted games in stadiums with capacities ranging from 27,300 to 32,066 spectators. Impuls Arena in Bielefeld held 27,300 fans while Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in Dresden accommodated 32,066 supporters.

Why was Nigeria nearly excluded from the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup?

President Goodluck Jonathan announced a two-year suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation from FIFA competitions on the 30th of June 2010. Authorities lifted the suspension on the 5th of July 2010 just days before the event began.

How were team rankings determined in the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup group stage?

Teams earned points based on match results with three points for wins and one point for draws. Goal difference served as the primary tiebreaker when teams finished with equal points.

Who won the Golden Ball award at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup?

Alexandra Popp won both the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe awards for her performance. Ji So-yun received the Silver Ball and Silver Shoe honors after scoring eight goals.