2003 FIFA Women's World Cup

2003 edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup July 2019 October 2022 FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup.svg FIFA canvas United States September 20 – October 12 Official logo 16 6 6 6 GER 1 SWE USA CAN 32 107 GER Birgit Prinz (7 goals) GER Birgit Prinz GER Silke Rottenberg CHN 1999 2007 The 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup was the fourth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the quadrennial championship of women's national soccer teams organized by FIFA. It was held in the United States from September 20 to October 12, 2003, at six venues in six cities across the country. The tournament was won by Germany, who became the first country to win both the men's and women's World Cup. China was originally awarded the right to host the tournament, which would have taken place from September 23 to October 11 in four cities. A severe outbreak of SARS in early 2003 affected Guangdong in southern China and prompted FIFA to move the Women's World Cup to the United States, who had hosted the previous edition in 1999 and the defending champions. China was instead granted hosting rights for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup and financial compensation while the United States Soccer Federation made new arrangements to host at smaller stadiums. Preparations Host selection and change FIFA awarded hosting rights for the Women's World Cup to China on October 26, 2000, beating a bid by Australia.Cockerill Michael October 26, 2000 Women's World Cup failure hastens merger talks 8 Sydney Morning Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33604578/womens_world_cup_failure_hastens/ Newspapers.com July 6, 2019 July 6, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190706225600/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33604578/womens_world_cup_failure_hastens/ live The tournament was originally planned to run from September 23 to October 11 at venues in Shanghai, Wuhan, Chengdu and Hangzhou.Hersh Philip April 11, 2003 SARS threat may move World Cup https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-04-11-0304110230-story.html Chicago Tribune July 6, 2019 July 6, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190706225557/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-04-11-0304110230-story.html live Several sporting events in China were canceled or postponed in early April due to the outbreak of SARS in Southern China, including the official draw for the Women's World Cup; FIFA launched a joint investigation with the World Health Organization into whether the outbreak would subside by the time of the tournament. The United States, Canada and Australia were mentioned as potential replacement hosts at the time.https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-apr-07-sp-socrep7-story.html SARS Threatens Staging of Women's World Cup Los Angeles Times April 7, 2003 July 31, 2012 Grahame L. Jones August 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812085303/http://articles.latimes.com/2003/apr/07/sports/sp-socrep7 live On May 3, 2003, FIFA announced that they would move the tournament to an alternate host country, which would be determined at a later date; the United States and Australia had expressed interest in hosting, while Brazil was floated as another potential host.Hersh Philip May 4, 2003 SARS costs China Women's World Cup https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-05-04-0305040511-story.html Chicago Tribune July 6, 2019 July 6, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190706225559/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-05-04-0305040511-story.html live FIFA also announced that they would instead award the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup to China and pay $1 million to the organizing committee to compensate for planning expenses.https://www.fifa.com/news/y=2003/m=5/news=sars-fifa-executive-decides-relocate-fifa-women-world-cup-2003-87152.html SARS: FIFA executive decides to relocate FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 FIFA.com May 3, 2003 June 19, 2018 July 28, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180728191148/https://www.fifa.com/news/y=2003/m=5/news=sars-fifa-executive-decides-relocate-fifa-women-world-cup-2003-87152.html deadhttp://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/20/1063625250200.html China paid $1.5m for losing women's world cup Sydney Morning Herald Agence France-Presse September 20, 2003 October 30, 2012 July 1, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170701210721/http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/20/1063625250200.html live On May 26, 2003, the United States was announced as the tournament's new host, ahead of the other formal bid submitted by Sweden. The United States was judged to be a suitable emergency host because of their experience with organizing the 1999 tournament, despite potential conflicts in the fall sports schedule with American football and baseball. Women's soccer boosters in the United States also hoped that interest generated by the tournament would save the struggling professional league, the Women's United Soccer Association, from folding;Longman Jere May 27, 2003 U.S. Replaces China As Host of Soccer's Women's World Cup D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/27/sports/soccer-us-replaces-china-as-host-of-soccer-s-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times November 1, 2012 September 8, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180908054348/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/27/sports/soccer-us-replaces-china-as-host-of-soccer-s-women-s-world-cup.html live the league ultimately folded a few days before the tournament began in September.Hersh Philip September 16, 2003 Women's soccer league folds on eve of World Cup 1 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-09-16-0309160273-story.html Chicago Tribune July 12, 2019 March 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210301105814/https://www.chicagotribune.com/ live Venues The tournament's 32 matches were played at six venues and organized into 15 doubleheaders, with the exception of the third-place and final matches, which were played on separate days. The Los Angeles area repeated as host of the final, which was moved from the Rose Bowl to the Home Depot Center, a smaller stadium in Carson, California.Jones Grahame L. June 17, 2003 World Cup Leans to the West https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jun-17-sp-womensoc17-story.html Los Angeles Times May 13, 2019 August 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818084838/http://articles.latimes.com/2003/jun/17/sports/sp-womensoc17 live The matches were scheduled in doubleheaders and moved from four venues on the East Coast to two on the West Coast as it progressed to later matchdays. The size and scope of the tournament were also reduced from the 1999 edition due to the limited time to organize and prepare for the event.Longman Jere June 13, 2003 World Cup To Skip New York D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/13/sports/soccer-world-cup-to-skip-new-york.html The New York Times November 15, 2018 November 16, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181116001318/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/13/sports/soccer-world-cup-to-skip-new-york.html live Mostly due to the rescheduling of the tournament on short notice, FIFA and the United States Soccer Federation were forced to creatively schedule matches. Nine doubleheaders were scheduled in group play (similar to the 1999 format). They also had to abandon the modern practice of scheduling the final matches of the group stage to kick off simultaneously. In Groups A and D, the final matches were scheduled as the two ends of a doubleheader. The final matches in Groups B and C were also scheduled as doubleheaders, but split between two cities, with a Group B match in each city followed by a Group C match. The four quarter-finals were also scheduled as two doubleheaders, and both semi-finals were also a doubleheader.Longman Jere https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/sports/soccer-the-group-dynamics-of-the-women-s-world-cup.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm The Group Dynamics of the Women's World Cup The New York Times September 17, 2003 July 31, 2012 August 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808191646/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/sports/soccer-the-group-dynamics-of-the-women-s-world-cup.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm live The host stadiums were announced on June 13, 2003, including three large stadiums to open the tournament and three small, soccer-specific stadiums for later stages. Giants Stadium in the New York City area backed out of hosting after being unable to resolve scheduling issues with the New York Giants. For the tournament, Portland's newly renovated PGE Park (formerly Civic Stadium) received a new grass surface and temporary bleachers to expand capacity to 28,359;Nolen John September 22, 2003 Work quickens on readying PGE Park for World Cup E12 The Oregonian it was the only venue to host matches during the 1999 and 2003 tournaments.Haight Abby July 20, 2003 World Cup teams' officials check out Portland C4 The Oregonian Gillette Stadium replaced the demolished Foxboro Stadium, while RFK Stadium was chosen in place of Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in the Washington, D.C. area. The venues also employed new security measures that were required by the U.S. government following the September 11 attacks in 2001.FIFA Technical Study Group 2003 31 Philadelphia Boston(Foxborough, Massachusetts) Washington, D.C. Lincoln Financial Field Gillette Stadium Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Capacity: 70,000 Capacity: 68,000 Capacity: 53,000 x140px x140px x140pxUSA center 500 USA 33.864444 -118.261111 Los Angeles USA 40.009444 -82.991111 Columbus top USA 42.090944 -71.264344 Boston top USA 39.900833 -75.1675 Philadelphia right USA 45.521389 -122.691667 Portland USA 38.889722 -76.971667 Washington bottomVenues of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup in the United StatesFIFA Technical Study Group 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 Report and Statistics 90–101 https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/61560c0a949c963e/original/zb4xdbbsb9igeycudpmo-pdf.pdf Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 21, 2019 85347862 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707202952/https://resources.fifa.com/image/upload/usa-2003-500802.pdf?cloudid=zb4xdbbsb9igeycudpmo live Los Angeles(Carson, California) Portland Columbus Home Depot Center PGE Park Columbus Crew Stadium Capacity: 27,500 Capacity: 28,359 Capacity: 22,555 x140px x140px x140px Participating teams and officials Qualification 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification thumb|upright=2.0|Map of qualified countries and their final ranking in the tournament|alt=A world map showing countries who participated in the Women's World Cup, colored based on their placement in the tournament Sixteen teams participated in the 2003 Women's World Cup, determined by a set of continental qualification tournaments that took place from August 18, 2001, to July 12, 2003.December 2, 2002 Participants to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/participants-the-fifa-women-world-cup-2003-84421 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 6, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707044618/https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/participants-the-fifa-women-world-cup-2003-84421 deadJuly 14, 2003 Japan settle FIFA Women's World Cup line-up https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/japan-settle-fifa-women-world-cup-line-88145 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 6, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707044617/https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/japan-settle-fifa-women-world-cup-line-88145 dead Three teams, Argentina, France, and South Korea, made their Women's World Cup debuts in the 2003 tournament.Longman Jere September 17, 2003 The Group Dynamics of the Women's World Cup D4 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/sports/soccer-the-group-dynamics-of-the-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times July 6, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707044618/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/sports/soccer-the-group-dynamics-of-the-women-s-world-cup.html live The remaining thirteen teams had competed in the previous World Cup. China was granted automatic qualification as the host and retained it after the United States were named the replacement host.May 26, 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 to be held in USA https://www.fifa.com/news/fifa-women-world-cup-2003-held-usa-87390 Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 12, 2019 May 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190512073602/https://www.fifa.com/news/fifa-women-world-cup-2003-held-usa-87390 dead The remaining fifteen participants, including the replacement host, were determined through a series of continental tournaments from a field of 99 teams.January 11, 2004 No change among "Big Five" at top https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/change-among-big-five-top-92869 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 6, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707052942/https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/change-among-big-five-top-92869 dead FIFA allocated five berths to Europe; two each to Africa, Asia, North America, and South America (increased by one from the 1999 tournament); and one to Oceania.Zeigler Mark July 18, 2003 Tournament draw: Group breakdown D10 San Diego Union-Tribune The 2003 Women's World Cup was also used to determine the two European participants in the 2004 Summer Olympics.https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/50/04/42/oft_04_tr_ath_149.pdf 2004 Olympic Football Tournaments 132 FIFA May 23, 2019 December 21, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091221213033/https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/50/04/42/oft_04_tr_ath_149.pdf dead Africa (CAF) NGA (23) GHA (52) Asia (AFC) PRK (7) CHN (4) (retained automatic qualification as original host) KOR 1997 (25) JPN (14) South America (CONMEBOL) BRA (6) ARG (35) Europe (UEFA) FRA 1974 (9) GER (3) RUS (11) NOR (2) SWE (5) Oceania (OFC) AUS (15) North America, Central America & Caribbean (CONCACAF) CAN (12) USA (1) (replacement host) Numbers in parentheses indicate the FIFA Women's World Ranking for the team on August 29, 2003, prior to the tournament.FIFA Women's Ranking – August 29, 2003 https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/women?dateId=ranking_20030829 FIFA August 3, 2023 Squads 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup squads Match officials + Referees Confederation Referee AFC Im Eun-ju (South Korea) Zhang Dongqing (China PR) CAF Bola Elizabeth Abidoye (Nigeria) Xonam Agboyi (Togo) CONCACAF Sonia Denoncourt (Canada) Kari Seitz (United States) CONMEBOL Florencia Romano (Argentina) Sueli Tortura (Brazil) OFC Tammy Ogston (Australia) UEFA Katriina Elovirta (Finland) Cristina Ionescu (Romania) Nicole Petignat (Switzerland) + Fourth officials Confederation Referee CONCACAF Jennifer Bennett (United States) Sandra Hunt (United States) + Assistant referees Confederation Assistant referee AFC Choi Soo-jin (South Korea) Hong Kum-nyo (North Korea) Liu Hsiu-mei (Chinese Taipei) Hisae Yoshizawa (Japan) CAF Florence Biagui (Senegal) Perpétué Désirée Krebé (Ivory Coast) CONCACAF Lynda Bramble (Trinidad and Tobago) Denise Robinson (Canada) Karalee Sutton (United States) Sharon Wheeler (United States) CONMEBOL Alejandra Cercato (Argentina) Sabrina Lois (Argentina) Cleidy Mary Nunes Ribeiro (Brazil) Marlei Leite da Silva (Brazil) OFC Airlie Keen (Australia) Jacqueline Leleu (Australia) UEFA Elke Lüthi (Switzerland) Irina Mirt (Romania) Katarzyna Nadolska (Poland) Emilia Parviainen (Finland) Andi Regan (Northern Ireland) Nelly Viennot (France) Draw The group draw was originally scheduled to take place on May 24, 2003, in Wuhan, China, but was postponed prior to the relocation decision. It instead took place at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on July 17, 2003, and included a formal handover ceremony for the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy, which was given to U.S. coach April Heinrichs by Chinese coach Ma Liangxing.July 8, 2003 Final Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 set for 17 July https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/y=2003/m=7/news=final-draw-for-the-fifa-women-world-cup-usa-2003-set-for-july-88116.html FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 6, 2019 June 22, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180622084050/https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/y=2003/m=7/news=final-draw-for-the-fifa-women-world-cup-usa-2003-set-for-july-88116.html deadOctober 14, 2003 So long 2003, ni hao 2007 https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/long-2003-hao-2007-22382 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 6, 2019 July 6, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190706230748/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/long-2003-hao-2007-22382 dead FIFA also unveiled its Women's World Rankings system, which was used to determine seeded groups and retroactively calculated points for over 3,000 international fixtures dating back to 1971.July 17, 2003 U.S. tops first women's world soccer rankings D5 The Honolulu Advertiser Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33605181/us_tops_first_womens_world_soccer/ Newspapers.com July 6, 2019 July 6, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190706230750/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33605181/us_tops_first_womens_world_soccer/ live The United States was placed in Group A and China was placed in Group D, while Norway and Germany were also seeded in Pot 1. The remaining three pots were distributed geographically to prevent two teams from the same confederation from being drawn into the same group, with the exception of one group that would have two European teams.July 16, 2003 Procedure for the FIFA Women's World Cup Draw http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/030716/1/tq.html FIFAworldcup.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20031002214300/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/030716/1/tq.html October 2, 2003 July 6, 2019 The hosting United States was drawn into the tournament's "Group of death" alongside Sweden, Nigeria, and North Korea—all considered strong teams from their respective confederations.Gutierrez Paul July 18, 2003 U.S. Has No Luck in Draw D8 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33605208/us_has_no_luck_in_draw/ Newspapers.com July 6, 2019 July 6, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190706230749/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33605208/us_has_no_luck_in_draw/ live Pot 1 Pot 2 Pot 3 Pot 4 USA (A1) CHN (D1) GER NOR ARG BRA GHA NGR FRA 1974 RUS SWE KOR 1997 AUS CAN JPN PRK Group stage The tournament format was unchanged from the 1999 edition, with the first round consisting of sixteen teams organized into four groups by the final draw. The round-robin group stage consisted of 24 matches in which each team played one match against the other three teams in their group. The winners and runners-up from each group qualified for the knockout stage, which began with the quarter-finals. Tiebreakers Tie-breaking criteria for group playThe ranking of teams in the group stage was determined as follows:June 2003 Regulations FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/releases/en/regulations_women_eee_neu_3_7.pdf FIFA dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050529182120/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/releases/en/regulations_women_eee_neu_3_7.pdf May 29, 2005 September 23, 2019 Points obtained in all group matches (three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat); Goal difference in all group matches; Number of goals scored in all group matches; Points obtained in the matches played between the teams in question; Goal difference in the matches played between the teams in question; Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams in question; Drawing of lots. Group A 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A Group A no_hide_class_rules Group A included three teams from the previous edition's Group A—hosts and defending champions United States, African champions Nigeria, and Asian champions North Korea—alongside European runners-up Sweden. It was dubbed the tournament's "Group of death" at the time of the final draw, due to the presence of three continental champions and a runner-up.Longman Jere July 18, 2003 U.S. Women In Hard Group In World Cup D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/18/sports/soccer-us-women-in-hard-group-in-world-cup.html The New York Times July 6, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707034631/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/18/sports/soccer-us-women-in-hard-group-in-world-cup.html live Nigeria were defeated 3–0 by North Korea in the opening match of the tournament, played in Philadelphia on September 20, with two goals by Jin Pyol-hui and one by Ri Un-gyong during a dominating performance for most of the match.Jones Grahame L. September 21, 2003 North Korea's Start Is Fast and Furious D6 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33614464/north_koreas_start_is_fast_and_furious/ Newspapers.com July 6, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707034629/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33614464/north_koreas_start_is_fast_and_furious/ live The United States began its title defense by winning 3–1 in its match against Sweden in Washington, D.C. at RFK Memorial Stadium, which was attended by 34,144 spectators. Kristine Lilly volleyed a shot from 20 yd m in the 28th minute and was followed by a Cindy Parlow header for a 2–0 halftime lead. A header by Victoria Svensson in the 58th minute cut the lead, but the two-goal margin was restored in the 78th minute by Shannon Boxx's header on a corner kick.Goff Steven September 22, 2003 U.S. Shakes Off Rust, Sweden D1 The Washington Post Sweden won 1–0 in its second match, played against North Korea in Philadelphia, with a seventh-minute volley by Svensson. The Swedish defense limited North Korea to a single shot in the first half, but goalkeeper Ri Jong-hui prevented a rout with several saves.September 26, 2003 Svensson's goal sends Sweden over N. Korea D3 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31742923/svenssons_goal_sends_sweden_over_n/ Newspapers.com July 11, 2019 July 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190711071000/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31742923/svenssons_goal_sends_sweden_over_n/ live The United States moved further ahead in group standings with a 5–0 defeat of Nigeria, but were unable to clinch an early quarterfinal berth. Mia Hamm, the longtime face of the team, scored from a penalty kick in the sixth minute and a 32 yd m mid free kick in the twelfth minute. Her strike partner, Cindy Parlow, scored a goal of her own just after halftime by heading in a corner kick taken by Hamm.Longman Jere September 26, 2003 The Questions Are Fading After Hamm's 2 Goals D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/26/sports/soccer-the-questions-are-fading-after-hamm-s-2-goals.html The New York Times July 11, 2019 July 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190711070959/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/26/sports/soccer-the-questions-are-fading-after-hamm-s-2-goals.html live Substitute forward Abby Wambach scored her first Women's World Cup goal and the match's final goal came from a penalty kick taken in the 89th minute by Julie Foudy.Dell'Apa Frank September 26, 2003 US women are in total control E1 The Boston Globe The third matchday, played as a doubleheader in Columbus, began with Sweden's 3–0 win over Nigeria to earn a quarterfinal berth by finishing second in the group. After a scoreless first half, striker Hanna Ljungberg broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with a header and added a second in the 79th minute; Swedish captain Malin Moström then scored a third goal for her team two minutes later on a breakaway, capping a dominating offensive performance with 14 shots on target.Oller Rob September 29, 2003 Strong second half lifts Sweden to win E16 The Columbus Dispatch The United States benched several of its starting players in their final group stage match against North Korea, which was the first World Cup match without star striker Mia Hamm. The hosts took the lead in the 17th minute from a penalty kick that was awarded for a foul on Tiffeny Milbrett and scored by Abby Wambach. Cat Reddick, the only college player on the U.S. roster, scored from a deflection in the 48th minute and a header in the 66th minute as the United States won 3–0 and finished at the top of Group A.Longman Jere September 29, 2003 With Norway Looming, U.S. Shows Off Depth D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/29/sports/soccer-with-norway-looming-us-shows-off-depth.html The New York Times July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712051715/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/29/sports/soccer-with-norway-looming-us-shows-off-depth.html liveJones Grahame L. September 29, 2003 U.S. Dominant as Hamm, Others Sit D1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-sep-29-sp-uswomen29-story.html Los Angeles Times July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712051715/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-sep-29-sp-uswomen29-story.html live A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 Group B 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Group B Group B no_hide_class_rules In Group B, 1999 semifinalists Brazil and Norway were joined by Women's World Cup debutantes France and South Korea. Norway and France had played in the same continental qualification group, finishing first and second in their group; France qualified for the final European berth by winning a two-stage play-off series against Denmark and England. Norway won 2–0 in their opening match against France, with second-half goals from a header by Anita Rapp and rebound by captain Dagny Mellgren.Dell'Apa Frank September 21, 2003 Shutouts are strong evidence C4 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33624862/shutouts_are_strong_evidence/ Newspapers.com July 7, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707195048/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33624862/shutouts_are_strong_evidence/ live Brazil defeated South Korea 3–0 in their opener, with a penalty scored by 17-year-old midfielder Marta in the 14th minute and two second-half goals from forward Kátia.Graham Glenn P. September 22, 2003 Brazil's old-new mix sinks South Korea, 3–0 D3 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33625087/brazils_oldnew_mix_sinks_south_korea/ Newspapers.com July 7, 2019 July 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190707195048/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33625087/brazils_oldnew_mix_sinks_south_korea/ live Brazil moved to the top of Group B with a 4–1 defeat of Norway, who were unexpectedly overpowered by the younger members of the Brazil squad. 19-year-old Daniela scored in the 26th minute after a long run through the Norwegian defense and was followed by 21-year-old defender Rosana's header off a free kick in the 37th minute. Norwegian forward Marianne Pettersen scored with a header before halftime to bring the team within one goal of equalizing, but a tap-in from Marta and header by Kátia in the second half earned Brazil their upset victory.Straus Brian September 25, 2003 No Way, Norway: Brazil Powers to a 4–1 Win D10 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2003/09/25/no-way-norway-brazil-powers-to-a-4-1-win/cb750569-530e-42b3-a1e4-d02f2308c30f/ The Washington Post July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054926/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2003/09/25/no-way-norway-brazil-powers-to-a-4-1-win/cb750569-530e-42b3-a1e4-d02f2308c30f/ live The second doubleheader of the matchday ended with South Korea's 1–0 loss to France, with the team's first World Cup goal scored in the 84th minute by Marinette Pichon; as a result, France and Norway were left tied in second place with the possibility of a three-way tie at the end of the group stage.McKee Sandra September 25, 2003 Pichon, France defeat South Korea, 1–0 E2 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33787948/pichon_france_defeat_south_korea_10/ Newspapers.com July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054936/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33787948/pichon_france_defeat_south_korea_10/ live Norway rebounded from its loss to Brazil by defeating South Korea 7–1 to qualify for the quarterfinals as the second-placed team in the group. Dagny Mellgren scored twice in the first half and also recorded two assists on goals by Solveig Gulbrandsen in the fifth minute and Marianne Pettersen before halftime. Defender Brit Sandaune scored from a 30 yd m mid volley early in the second half and was joined on the score-sheet by Linda Ørmen, who entered the match as a substitute in the 69th minute and scored twice at the end of the match. Kim Jin-hee earned a consolation goal, her nation's first in a World Cup, from a defensive mistake in the 75th minute.Dell'Apa Frank September 28, 2003 Norway surges toward the US C1 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788026/norway_surges_toward_the_us/ Newspapers.com July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712060504/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788026/norway_surges_toward_the_us/ live Brazil took the lead against France in its final group stage match in the 58th minute, through a goal from Kátia, but conceded in stoppage time to a finish by Pichon. The match ended in a 1–1 draw, but Brazil finished atop the group standings and advanced to the quarterfinals.McKee Sandra September 28, 2003 Brazil wins group despite lapse for 1–1 tie E3 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788108/brazil_wins_group_despite_lapse_for_11/ Newspapers.com July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712060507/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788108/brazil_wins_group_despite_lapse_for_11/ live B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Group C 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Group C Group C no_hide_class_rules Group C included 1995 runners-up Germany, North American runners-up Canada; Japan, who qualified through an inter-continental play-off; and debutants Argentina. In the opening match of the first group doubleheader in Columbus, Christine Sinclair scored her first Women's World Cup goal in the fourth minute from a header to give Canada the lead. Germany then equalized from a penalty kick before halftime, awarded for a handball, and completed a 4–1 comeback victory with three goals in the second half by Birgit Prinz and substitute Kerstin Garefrekes.Korobanik John September 21, 2003 Dud in opener C1 Edmonton Journal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33705949/dud_in_opener/ Newspapers.com July 9, 2019 July 9, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190709204417/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33705949/dud_in_opener/ live The second match in Columbus ended with Argentina being defeated 6–0 by Japan, with two goals from Homare Sawa and a hat-trick scored by Mio Otani in an eight-minute span in the second half. Argentina lost forward Natalia Gatti to a red card in the 39th minute, opening the team to attacks form the Japanese.Baptist Bob September 21, 2003 Japanese take advantage of situation E15 The Columbus Dispatch The second matchday's doubleheader, also played in Columbus, ended with 3–0 victories for Germany over Japan and Canada over Argentina.Korobanik John September 25, 2003 Single match to decide Canada's soccer fate D1 Calgary Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788292/single_match_to_decide_canadas_soccer/ Newspapers.com July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712064244/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788292/single_match_to_decide_canadas_soccer/ live Germany took advantage of their taller players and physicality to shutout Japan, liming them to a handful of chances. Sandra Minnert scored on a rebound from a corner kick in the 23rd minute and was followed by a pair of goals from forward Birgit Prinz in the 36th and 66th minute, both from overturned balls in the midfield.Merz Craig September 25, 2003 Germans don't waste size advantage while raising record to 2–0 D4 The Columbus Dispatch Canada earned its first World Cup victory in its eighth match with a pair of goals scored by Christine Latham, who also won a penalty in the 19th minute that opened the scoring against Argentina.Merz Craig September 25, 2003 Canadians chalk up first win in Women's World Cup play D4 The Columbus Dispatch The victory put Canada level on points with Japan for second place in the group, setting up a winner-take-all scenario in their match against each other. Canada earned its first quarterfinal berth by defeating Japan 3–1 in their final group stage match, despite conceding to Japan's star midfielder Homare Sawa in the 20th minute. Latham equalized with her chipped shot in the 36th minute and Canada took the lead after halftime with a header by Christine Sinclair and a strike by Kara Lang in the 72nd minute.Korobanik John September 28, 2003 Canada finds its game just in time C1 Edmonton Journal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788601/canada_finds_its_game_just_in_time/ Newspapers.com July 12, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712070421/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33788601/canada_finds_its_game_just_in_time/ live Germany finished atop the group with three wins following their 6–1 rout of Argentina, including four goals scored in the first half. The team lost defender Steffi Jones to a knee injury in the second half and conceded a consolation goal to Argentina before scoring twice at the end of the match to extend their lead.Graham Glenn P. September 28, 2003 Germany prevails, 6–1, but defender Jones out E3 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31776219/germany_prevails_61_but_defender/ Newspapers.com July 12, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712070421/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31776219/germany_prevails_61_but_defender/ live C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Group D 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Group D Group D no_hide_class_rules Original hosts and 1999 runners-up China were seeded into Group D, where they would play alongside African runners-up Ghana, Oceania champions Australia, and 1999 quarter-finalist Russia. Australia continued their Women's World Cup winless streak by losing 2–1 to Russia in the opening match, despite taking a 1–0 lead in the 38th minute through a goal from Kelly Golebiowski. Russia tied the match a minute later with an own goal from Dianne Alagich and Elena Fomina scored their second in the 89th minute with a strike from the edge of the penalty area.Gutierrez Paul September 22, 2003 Russia Wins With Goal in Waning Minutes D14 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33723295/russia_wins_with_goal_in_waning_minutes/ Newspapers.com July 9, 2019 July 10, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190710063336/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33723295/russia_wins_with_goal_in_waning_minutes/ live China, considered the favorites to top the group, won 1–0 in their opener against Ghana with a goal by Sun Wen, who was the top goalscorer in the 1999 World Cup.Dillman Lisa September 22, 2003 Sun Has a Solid Body of Work D14 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33722458/sun_has_a_solid_body_of_work/ Newspapers.com July 9, 2019 July 10, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190710063335/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33722458/sun_has_a_solid_body_of_work/ live Russia secured its quarterfinal berth by defeating Ghana 3–0 in their second match, which took them to first place in the group. They opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a free kick taken by Marina Saenko, which was followed by a pair of close-range shots in the second half from Natalia Barbashina and Olga Letyushova.Leon Moore David September 26, 2003 Russians will be team to watch in quarterfinals C9 USA Today Group favorites China had unexpectedly conceded to Australia in the first half of their match, with a goal in the 28th minute for midfielder Heather Garriock, that would have snapped a winless World Cup record for the Matildas. A potential equalizer in the first half from Sun Wen was saved off the line by Cheryl Salisbury, but Bai Jie was able to score shortly after halftime to earn a draw for China and prevent an upset victory for Australia.Robledo Fred J. September 26, 2003 Group D: Matildas nearly waltz off with huge upset S7 Los Angeles Daily News https://www.thefreelibrary.com/GROUP+D%3a+MATILDAS+NEARLY+WALTZ+OFF+WITH+HUGE+UPSET+CHINA+MUST+RALLY...-a0108354857 The Free Library July 12, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712193431/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/GROUP%2BD:%2BMATILDAS%2BNEARLY%2BWALTZ%2BOFF%2BWITH%2BHUGE%2BUPSET%2BCHINA%2BMUST%2BRALLY...-a0108354857 live Australia continued its winless streak in World Cup play after losing 2–1 in its final group stage match against Ghana, who had also been eliminated from advancing to the quarterfinals. Ghanaian striker Alberta Sackey, who had been named Africa's best female player, scored twice within five minutes near the end of the first half—once from long range and the other from a rebound on a saved shot.Dillman Lisa September 29, 2003 China Advances Easily D14 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33803335/china_advances_easily/ Newspapers.com July 12, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712200442/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33803335/china_advances_easily/ live Heather Garriock cut the lead in the 61st minute with her goal and Australia pressed for an equalizer, but were unable to score and finished at the bottom of the group.Buker Paul September 29, 2003 Ghana wins its farewell waltz E1 The Oregonian China qualified for the quarterfinals through Australia's elimination and won 1–0 against Russia to finish atop the group standings. Bai Jie scored the lone goal of the match in the 16th minute, despite China's 18 shots—of which seven were saved by Russian goalkeeper Alla Volkova.Nolen John September 29, 2003 China wins despite night of questions E15 The Oregonian D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 Knockout stage 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage Bracket Bracket Quarter-finals The first quarterfinal doubleheader was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with the ordering of the matches swapped to allow a later kickoff for the U.S. match.September 29, 2003 Scheduling reversed for matches 25 & 26 to be played in Boston https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/scheduling-reversed-for-matches-played-boston-35657 Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713024943/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/scheduling-reversed-for-matches-played-boston-35657 dead Sweden took the lead against Brazil in the first match of the night, with a header by Victoria Svensson in the 23rd minute in the run of play. A minute before halftime, Marta drew and scored an equalizing penalty for Brazil after being tripped by goalkeeper Sofia Lundgren, who was starting in place of Caroline Jönsson because of her drug treatment for stomach cramps.Jones Grahame L. October 2, 2003 Sweden Composes a Victory D14 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33815927/sweden_composes_a_victory/ Newspapers.com July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713024942/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33815927/sweden_composes_a_victory/ live Malin Andersson scored the winning goal for Sweden in the 53rd minute from a 24 yd m mid free kick as Sweden resisted several chances from Brazil and a controversial uncalled foul in the penalty area during stoppage time to win 2–1.Dell'Apa Frank October 2, 2003 Sweden edges Brazil D12 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31743192/sweden_edges_brazil/ Newspapers.com July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713024941/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31743192/sweden_edges_brazil/ live The United States played Norway in their quarterfinal match-up, which pitted two of the tournament favorites and ended in a 1–0 victory for the hosts. Abby Wambach scored in the 24th minute from a header off Cat Reddick's free kick from 40 yd m while also creating other chances to score to no avail.Bickelhaupt Susan October 2, 2003 Wambach gobbled up the competition D12 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33819071/wambach_gobbled_up_the_competition/ Newspapers.com July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713050055/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33819071/wambach_gobbled_up_the_competition/ live The U.S. failed to extend their lead in the 68th minute, with a penalty kick taken by Mia Hamm that was blocked by goalkeeper Bente Nordby.Longman Jere October 2, 2003 Wambach's Goal Sends U.S. to Semis D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/02/sports/soccer-wambach-s-goal-sends-us-to-semis.html The New York Times July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713050053/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/02/sports/soccer-wambach-s-goal-sends-us-to-semis.html live The second doubleheader was played between teams from Groups C and D at PGE Park in Portland, Oregon, which would also host the semifinals. Germany advanced to the semifinals with a 7–1 defeat of Russia, who matched Chinese Taipei in conceding the most goals in a Women's World Cup quarterfinal.Harvey Randy October 3, 2003 Germany Striking in Rout of Russia D13 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33819648/germany_striking_in_rout_of_russia/ Newspapers.com July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713054231/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33819648/germany_striking_in_rout_of_russia/ live The Germans led 1–0 at halftime, with a goal by Martina Müller in the 25th minute, but scored three times within a five-minute span to open the second half after breaking down the Russian defense. After conceding a consolation goal to Elena Danilova in the 70th minute, Germany scored three times in the final ten minutes, including a pair from Brigit Prinz and a second for Kerstin Garefrekes, to close out the match.Blue Molly October 3, 2003 Women's World Cup: Germany joins the party D1 The Oregonian Canada then achieved an upset defeat of China in their quarterfinal match, taking an early lead in the seventh minute through a header from Charmaine Hooper and maintaining a shutout to win 1–0 despite several scoring chances for the Chinese.Nolen John October 3, 2003 Woah, Canada pulls upset D1 The Oregonian QF1 QF2 QF3 QF4 Semi-finals Germany advanced to their second Women's World Cup final by defeating the United States 3–0 in a major upset of the defending champions in Portland, only their second loss in a Women's World Cup.Smith Michelle October 6, 2003 Stunner: U.S. KO'd in semifinal C1 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Stunner-U-S-KO-d-in-semifinal-Germany-pulls-2554383.php San Francisco Chronicle July 13, 2019 July 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714055744/https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Stunner-U-S-KO-d-in-semifinal-Germany-pulls-2554383.php live Germany took the lead in the 15th minute through a header by Kerstin Garefrekes and held onto the shutout, despite the U.S. switching formations to produce attacking chances that often required saves from goalkeeper Silke Rottenberg.Dell'Apa Frank October 6, 2003 US women are out of business D1 https://archive.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2003/10/06/us_women_are_out_of_business/ The Boston Globe July 13, 2019 July 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714055742/http://archive.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2003/10/06/us_women_are_out_of_business/ live The German defense remained resilient to the long-ball play of the United States, which increased in intensity and frequency during the second half—producing six shots on target. Maren Meinert and Brigit Prinz scored a pair of goals in stoppage time, taking advantage of the vulnerable American defense with their counterattacks.Longman Jere October 6, 2003 Unyielding Germany Upends United States D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/06/sports/soccer-unyielding-germany-upends-united-states.html The New York Times July 13, 2019 July 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714055743/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/06/sports/soccer-unyielding-germany-upends-united-states.html live The second semifinal fixture, between Canada and Sweden, remained scoreless through the end of the first hour of play despite chances created by Canadian fullback–forward Charmaine Hooper.Blue Molly October 6, 2003 Women's World Cup: Sweden's late goals break through Canada E12 The Oregonian Canada were awarded a free kick from 35 yd m in the 64th minute, which was shot towards goal by Kara Lang and spun off the hands of Jönsson as she attempted to make the save. Sweden made three substitutions to bring on attacking players and won a free kick in the 79th minute that was quickly taken by Victoria Svensson and passed to Malin Moström, who scored the equalizer. Substitute forward Josefine Öqvist scored the winning goal for Sweden six minutes later, finishing a rebound off a shot by Hanna Ljungberg that was saved by goalkeeper Taryn Swiatek.Jones Grahame L. October 6, 2003 Close Just Doesn't Count for Canada D11 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31743302/close_just_doesnt_count_for_canada/ Newspapers.com July 13, 2019 July 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714055744/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31743302/close_just_doesnt_count_for_canada/ live SF1 SF2 Third place play-off The third-place play-off was played on the day before the final at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, between the United States and their continental rivals Canada. The U.S. retained its mix of veteran and youth players who played in the semifinals and controlled play for most of the match, taking the lead in the 22nd minute through a long throw-in by Abby Wambach that was volleyed into the goal by Kristine Lilly. Christine Sinclair equalized for Canada within 16 minutes, but the U.S. kept pressing in the second half and re-took the lead in the 51st minute through a header by Shannon Boxx from a corner kick.Dell'Apa Frank October 12, 2003 US finds consolation in third C3 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33851022/us_finds_consolation_in_third/ Newspapers.com July 14, 2019 July 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714070659/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33851022/us_finds_consolation_in_third/ live Tiffeny Milbrett, who was substituted in for Cindy Parlow after she sustained a concussion before halftime, then scored the team's final goal of the tournament in the 80th minute by finishing a rebound off an earlier shot that was blocked at the goal line.Jones Grahame L. October 12, 2003 U.S. Is a Shoe-in for Bronze D4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33851617/us_is_a_shoein_for_bronze/ Newspapers.com July 14, 2019 July 14, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190714070700/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33851617/us_is_a_shoein_for_bronze/ live TPP Final 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final Germany defeated Sweden in the Women's World Cup final to earn their first world championship and become the first country to win both the men's and women's tournament, as well as the first to win with a female manager.Longman Jere October 13, 2003 Golden Goal Proves Magical as Germany Captures Women's World Cup D12 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/13/sports/soccer-golden-goal-proves-magical-as-germany-captures-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times July 15, 2019 June 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150617215634/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/13/sports/soccer-golden-goal-proves-magical-as-germany-captures-women-s-world-cup.html live In a rematch of the UEFA Women's Euro 2001 final, Sweden took the lead before halftime on a shot by Hanna Ljungberg from 15 yd m. Germany responded with an equalizing goal in the first minute of the second half, with Maren Meinert scoring in the penalty area on a rebound off goalkeeper Caroline Jönsson. The match remained tied after regulation time and was decided by a golden goal scored in the 98th minute by substitute defender Nia Künzer, who headed in a shot from a free kick taken by Renate Lingor. Final Awards FIFA Women's World Cup awards German striker Birgit Prinz was awarded the Golden Ball for her play in the tournament and the Golden Shoe, having scored seven goals. She was later named the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year for 2003, 2004, and 2005.June 24, 2011 Landmarks and legends https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/landmarks-and-legends-1460492 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 12, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712214027/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/landmarks-and-legends-1460492 live Germany's Kerstin Garefrekes also finished the tournament with four goals and no assists, Kátia won the Bronze Shoe by having played fewer minutes (only 360, compared to the 409 minutes of Garefrekes).FIFA Technical Study Group 2003 84 FIFA.com shortlisted six teams, the four semi-finalist teams and two other sides chosen by FIFA (Brazil and China),https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/fifaworldcup-com-users-vote-germany-most-entertaining-team-89104 FIFAworldcup.com users vote Germany Most Entertaining Team FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association October 13, 2003 July 17, 2019 July 17, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190717132736/https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/fifaworldcup-com-users-vote-germany-most-entertaining-team-89104 dead for users to vote on as the tournaments' most entertaining, with the poll closing on October 10, 2003.http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/met/result.html Most Entertaining Team FIFA July 17, 2019 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060708014518/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/met/result.html July 8, 2006http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/031012/1/dk7.html FIFAworldcup.com users vote Germany Most Entertaining Team FIFA October 12, 2003 July 17, 2019 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060620090234/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/031012/1/dk7.html June 20, 2006 Golden BallSilver BallBronze BallGER Birgit PrinzSWE Victoria SvenssonGER Maren MeinertGolden ShoeSilver ShoeBronze ShoeGER Birgit PrinzGER Maren MeinertBRA Kátia7 goals, 5 assists548 minutes played4 goals, 7 assists548 minutes played4 goals, 0 assists360 minutes playedBest GoalkeeperGER Silke RottenbergFIFA Fair Play AwardCHNMost Entertaining TeamGER All-Star Team The tournament's sixteen-member all-star team, including eleven starters and five substitutes, was selected by the FIFA Technical Study Group and announced on October 8, 2003, by President Joseph Blatter. Germany had five members named to the starting lineup, while runners-up Sweden had two starters and one substitute.October 8, 2003 FIFA President announces MasterCard All-Star Team https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-president-announces-mastercard-all-star-team-34250 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713063338/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/fifa-president-announces-mastercard-all-star-team-34250 deadZimmerman Matt October 9, 2003 World Cup Notebook: All-stars include three U.S. players B2 Long Beach Press-Telegram Several members of the All-Star Team were later named to the FIFA Women's All Star Team that played against Germany on May 20, 2004, for the centennial anniversary of FIFA.April 7, 2004 FIFA Women's All Star Team revealed https://www.fifa.com/news/fifa-women-all-star-team-revealed-91235 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 12, 2019 July 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713063346/https://www.fifa.com/news/fifa-women-all-star-team-revealed-91235 dead Goalkeepers Defenders Midfielders ForwardsGER Silke RottenbergCHN Wang Liping USA Joy Fawcett CAN Charmaine Hooper GER Sandra MinnertGER Bettina Wiegmann SWE Malin Moström USA Shannon Boxx GER Maren MeinertGER Birgit Prinz SWE Victoria Svensson SubstitutesSWE Caroline JönssonNOR Solveig Gulbrandsen BRA MartaUSA Mia Hamm NOR Dagny Mellgren The "FANtasy All-Star Team", which was sponsored by MasterCard, featured eleven players decided by a poll on FIFA.com.http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/allstars/fan.html FANtasy All-Star Team Results FIFA 2003 January 8, 2020 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060626061148/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/allstars/fan.html June 26, 2006https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2003/m=10/news=fifa-and-mastercard-select-the-mastercard-all-star-team-from-the-top-s-32464.html FIFA and MasterCard select the MasterCard All-Star Team from the Top Stars of the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association October 8, 2003 January 8, 2020 March 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210301105814/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/fifa-and-mastercard-select-the-mastercard-all-star-team-from-the-top-s-32464 dead Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards USA Briana Scurry BRA JulianaCAN Charmaine HooperCAN Sharolta NonenGER Sandra Minnert GER Bettina WiegmannUSA Julie FoudyUSA Kristine Lilly GER Maren MeinertGER Birgit PrinzUSA Mia Hamm Statistics Goalscorers 107 32 Birgit Prinz of Germany won the Golden Shoe award for scoring seven goals.FIFA Technical Study Group 2003 102 FIFA Technical Report GER Birgit Prinz BRA Kátia GER Kerstin Garefrekes GER Maren Meinert BRA Marta CAN Christine Latham CAN Christine Sinclair JPN Mio Otani JPN Homare Sawa NOR Dagny Mellgren SWE Hanna Ljungberg SWE Victoria Svensson USA Abby Wambach AUS Heather Garriock CAN Charmaine Hooper CAN Kara Lang CHN Bai Jie FRA 1974 Marinette Pichon GER Sandra Minnert GER Martina Müller GER Bettina Wiegmann GHA Alberta Sackey PRK Jin Pyol-hui NOR Linda Ørmen NOR Marianne Pettersen SWE Malin Moström USA Shannon Boxx USA Mia Hamm USA Kristine Lilly USA Cindy Parlow USA Cat Reddick ARG Yanina Gaitán AUS Kelly Golebiowski BRA Daniela BRA Rosana CHN Sun Wen GER Stefanie Gottschlich GER Nia Künzer GER Conny Pohlers GER Pia Wunderlich JPN Emi Yamamoto PRK Ri Un-gyong NOR Solveig Gulbrandsen NOR Anita Rapp NOR Brit Sandaune RUS Natalia Barbashina RUS Elena Danilova RUS Elena Fomina RUS Olga Letyushova RUS Marina Saenko KOR 1997 Kim Jin-hee SWE Malin Andersson SWE Josefine Öqvist USA Julie Foudy USA Tiffeny Milbrett AUS Dianne Alagich (against Russia) Assists yes Maren Meinert of Germany had the most assists at the tournament, contributing to seven goals. FIFA Technical Report GER Maren Meinert GER Birgit Prinz USA Mia Hamm SWE Victoria Svensson BRA Daniela BRA Maycon GER Stefanie Gottschlich GER Renate Lingor GER Kerstin Stegemann GER Bettina Wiegmann JPN Yayoi Kobayashi JPN Emi Yamamoto NOR Brit Sandaune RUS Galina Komarova ARG Andrea Gonsebate AUS Kelly Golebiowski AUS Danielle Small BRA Formiga CAN Kristina Kiss CAN Kara Lang CAN Christine Latham CAN Diana Matheson CAN Christine Sinclair CAN Brittany Timko CHN Bai Jie CHN Sun Wen CHN Zhang Ouying FRA 1974 Peggy Provost FRA 1974 Élodie Woock JPN Naoko Kawakami JPN Mio Otani JPN Homare Sawa PRK Jin Pyol-hui NOR Ingrid Camilla Fosse Sæthre NOR Lise Klaveness NOR Unni Lehn NOR Dagny Mellgren NOR Marianne Pettersen SWE Malin Andersson SWE Hanna Ljungberg SWE Malin Moström SWE Therese Sjögran USA Julie Foudy USA Kristine Lilly USA Shannon MacMillan USA Cat Reddick Tournament ranking Per statistical convention in soccer, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws. main WDL complete FIFA Technical ReportFIFA Technical Study Group 2003 92 H GER SWE USA CAN BRA CHN NOR RUS FRA JPN PRK GHA AUS KOR NGA ARG 0 0 3 1 15 0 1 2 3 5 2 1 1 9 4 3 0 3 10 10 2 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 3 6 0 0 25 4 1 0 2 2 5 1 0 2 7 6 0 0 3 0 11 1 0 2 3 4 2 0 2 10 6 2 0 2 6 9 0 0 3 1 11 4 0 2 10 7 5 0 1 15 5 ARG AUS BRA CAN CHN FRA 1974 GER GHA JPN NGA PRK NOR RUS KOR 1997 SWE USA T C D B C D B C D C A A B D B A A Final result #FFD700 Champions #C0C0C0 Runners-up #CD7F32 Third place Fourth place Eliminated inquarter-finals Eliminated ingroup stage yes yes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th QF QF QF QF GS GS GS GS GS GS GS GS Marketing Sponsorships Source:Official Partners of the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/sponsor.html https://web.archive.org/web/20060813121202/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/sponsor.html 13 August 2006 12 April 2024 FIFA World Cup Mastercard was the presenting partner of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2003.Mastercard Extends World Cup Sponsorship to 2006 https://www.sportcal.com/pressreleases/mastercard-extends-world-cup-sponsorship-to-2006/ 2024-04-12 Sportcal en-US Official PartnersOfficial SuppliersMedia Supporters Adidas Avaya Bud Light Coca-Cola Deutsche Telekom Emirates Fujifilm Hyundai McDonald's Philips Toshiba Yahoo! The Home Depot Comcast DirecTV References External links https://web.archive.org/web/20070304140635/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/index.html Official website March 4, 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003, FIFA.com FIFA Technical Report 2003 Category:2003 in women's international association football Category:2003 in American women's soccer Category:Women's international association football competitions hosted by the United States Category:September 2003 sports events in the United States Category:October 2003 sports events in the United States