Who are the current champions of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup?
North Korea are the current champions, having won their third title at the 2024 tournament held in Colombia. Choe Il-son won both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot with six goals.
Questions about FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup first take place?
The tournament was first held in 2002 in Canada as the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship, with an age limit of 19. The final at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton drew a crowd of 47,000.
Why was the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup renamed from the U-19 championship?
FIFA raised the age limit from 19 to 20 in 2006 to match the equivalent men's competition. The tournament was then officially renamed a World Cup from the 2008 edition in Chile, aligning it with FIFA's other worldwide national team competitions.
Which country has won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup the most times?
Germany and North Korea each hold three titles, the most of any nation. Germany won in 2004, 2010, and 2014; North Korea won in 2006, 2016, and 2024.
Which famous players won awards at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup early in their careers?
Marta of Brazil won the Golden Ball at the 2004 tournament in Thailand. Christine Sinclair of Canada won the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe at the inaugural 2002 edition. Alexandra Popp won both awards at the 2010 tournament in Germany, scoring 10 goals.
Why was the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup cancelled?
The 2020 edition was cancelled on the 17th of November 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been delayed from August 2020 and was initially rescheduled for January 2021 in Costa Rica after co-host Panama withdrew, but FIFA ultimately cancelled the edition entirely.