Who won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup?
The United States won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating Japan in the final on the 5th of July 2015. The United States received $2 million in prize money from a total prize pool of US$15 million.
Questions about 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
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Where was the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup held?
The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup was held in Canada, making it the first time Canada hosted the Women's World Cup. Matches took place across six cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, and Moncton, spanning five time zones.
Why did players protest the 2015 Women's World Cup playing surface?
More than 50 players filed an application with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal on the 1st of October 2014, arguing that playing on artificial turf while men's World Cups were held on natural grass violated the Canadian Human Rights Act. They pointed out that FIFA spent $2 million in 1994 to install grass over turf at men's World Cup venues. The lawsuit was withdrawn in January 2015.
Who won the Golden Ball at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup?
Carli Lloyd of the United States won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. She also received the Silver Boot, finishing with six goals and one assist across 630 minutes played.
How many teams competed in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup?
24 teams competed in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, expanded from 16 teams in 2011. A record eight nations made their Women's World Cup debut: Cameroon, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand.
What technology was introduced at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup?
The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup was the first Women's World Cup to use goal-line technology, employing the Hawk-Eye system to confirm whether the ball had crossed the goal line. It was also the first World Cup for either men or women to be played entirely on artificial turf.