Women’s World Cup winners
Nine tournaments · 1991–2023
Nine Women’s World Cups have been played since the first in China in 1991. The United States have won four, more than anyone; Spain are the current holders after beating England in the 2023 final.
| Year | Host | Champion | Runner-up | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | China | United States | Norway | 2–1 |
| 1995 | Sweden | Norway | Germany | 2–0 |
| 1999 | United States | United States | China | 0–0USA won 5–4 on penalties |
| 2003 | United States | Germany | Sweden | 2–1golden goal in extra time |
| 2007 | China | Germany | Brazil | 2–0 |
| 2011 | Germany | Japan | United States | 2–2Japan won 3–1 on penalties |
| 2015 | Canada | United States | Japan | 5–2 |
| 2019 | France | United States | Netherlands | 2–0 |
| 2023 | Australia & New Zealand | Spain | England | 1–0 |
Most titles
- United States — 4 titles
- Germany — 2 titles
- Japan — 1 title
- Norway — 1 title
- Spain — 1 title
The United States have reached five of the nine finals and lost only one, to Japan on penalties in 2011. No side has successfully defended the trophy since Germany in 2007.
Every final in full — scores, scorers and stories
The current holders
Spain won their first title in 2023, beating England 1–0 in Sydney. It also made Spain the only nation holding both World Cups at once: the men’s side won the 2026 tournament, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time on 19 July 2026.
What’s next
The tenth edition is Brazil 2027, from 24 June to 25 July, and the first Women’s World Cup held in South America. Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, eight host cities. The final is at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
Frequently asked questions
Who has won the most Women's World Cups?
The United States, with four titles: 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019. Germany are next with two, in 2003 and 2007.
Who are the current Women's World Cup holders?
Spain, who beat England 1-0 in the 2023 final in Sydney. They defend the title at Brazil 2027.
How many Women's World Cups have there been?
Nine, starting in China in 1991. Brazil 2027 will be the tenth.