Germany won the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, becoming the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously.
Key Facts
- Edition
- Fourth FIFA Women's World Cup
- Host country
- United States (emergency replacement for China)
- Tournament dates
- September 20 – October 12, 2003
- Venues
- Six venues across six cities
- Winner
- Germany
- Original host
- China (relocated due to SARS outbreak)
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
China was originally awarded hosting rights for the 2003 Women's World Cup, but a severe SARS outbreak in early 2003, particularly affecting Guangdong province, prompted FIFA to remove the tournament from China for public health reasons. The United States, which had hosted the 1999 edition, was selected as a late replacement.
The 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup was held in the United States from September 20 to October 12, contested at six venues across six cities. Germany won the tournament, defeating opponents through the competition to claim the championship as the fourth edition of the event.
Germany became the first country to hold both the FIFA Men's World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup titles simultaneously. China was compensated financially and awarded hosting rights for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, while the United States Soccer Federation adapted by staging matches in smaller stadiums.
Result
at Multiple venues across six U.S. cities