THE TOURNAMENT REPLAYED – “There will be a before and after the Women’s World Cup 2019,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the closing press conference of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™.

The 'during' was certainly eventful, as USA retained the title they won mallory pugh jersey at Canada 2015 and samantha mewis jersey 2019 lifted the trophy for a fourth time. Runners-up in only their second appearance in the competition, the Netherlands continue to make history of their own, two years after winning the European title, while Sweden claimed a top-three finish for the fourth time. As mallory pugh jersey for France, they fulfilled their promise to stage the greatest Women’s World Cup of all time.

The champions
Led by their two captains, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, USA cruised through the group stage, which they began with a tournament-record 13-0 defeat hope solo youth jersey of Thailand. When tested by world-class opposition in the shape of Spain, France and England in the christian pulisic youth jersey knockout rounds, the Americans found a way, scoring early in each match and withstanding everything their opponents had to throw sydney leroux youth jersey at them. And when it came to the final hurdle, the USWNT lived up to their reputation, beating the Netherlands thanks to stellar performances from Rapinoe and breakthrough star Rose Lavelle.