The Womens World Cup takes centre-stage this summer as the best of the best fight for the famous spiral trophy.England will be looking to topple the likes of hosts France, pre-tournament favourites USA and perennial winners Germany over the coming weeks and claim their first world crown.
GETTY3Who has won the Womens World Cup?
The Womens World Cup has been held on seven occasions with four teams claiming glory in the tournaments history to date.The USA are the successful team with three titles to their name including their win at the last tournament in 2015.Germany have won it twice while Japan and Norway have each claimed a title.The four winning countries have also each been runners-up on one occasions apiece while fellow beaten finalists include Brazil, China and Sweden.UEFA are the most successful confederation in terms of final appearances with six.
GETTY3Who won the last tournament?
The USA claimed glory at the 2015 World Cup, beating Japan 5-2 at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.The States raced into a four goal lead within the first 16 minutes with Carli Lloyd scoring a hat-trick and Lauren Holiday adding a fourth.Tobin Heath netted in the second-half to complete the rout and secure a third title for The Stars and Stripes.Fara Williams picks out her three lionesses to watch out for ahead of the Women's World CupHave England won it?
Englands Lionesses are yet to claim World Cup glory with their best finish at the tournament being in 2015 when they came third.England lost to Japan in the semi-finals before beating Germany 1-0 after extra-time in the third place play-off.England have made it out of the group stage in every World Cup they have featured in.
3Womens World Cup live on talkSPORT
talkSPORT has exclusive rights to the 2019FIFA Womens World Cup, with everyEnglandand Scotland game being brought to you LIVE across the talkSPORT network.There will be further coverage of the tournament, including the opening game, both semi-finals, and the final.Commentaries will be shared across talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2, as we capture all the colour from France, analysis of the action and build-up to the biggest ever event in womens football.
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