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Questions about 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

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Who hosted the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and when was it awarded?

Canada secured hosting rights for the tournament after receiving an automatic award from FIFA on the 3rd of March 2011. This decision made Canada the first country to ever stage this specific tournament twice since its inception in 2002.

Which cities served as host venues for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup?

FIFA announced four host cities including Edmonton, Moncton, Montreal, and Toronto on the 2nd of June 2013. These locations were selected based on existing infrastructure developed for the upcoming 2015 Women's World Cup.

How did Nigeria participate in the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup despite a ban?

All Nigerian national teams faced a FIFA ban due to government interference with their football association starting in July 2012. The team remained excluded until authorities lifted the ban nine days later allowing them to eventually participate.

What record score occurred during the group stage of the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup?

One match between Germany and China ended in a 5, 5 draw that tied the tournament record for most goals in a single game. This result also set a new benchmark as the highest scoring draw ever recorded in the competition.

Who won the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup final against Nigeria?

Germany defeated Nigeria 1, 0 after extra time to claim the championship title. This win marked Germany's third title in the tournament history and placed them in first place alongside the United States with three championships each.