2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup — Photos

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June 3, 2019 12:09PM EDT

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2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup — Gooooooooooaaaaaal! The biggest sporting event of the summer of 2019 is the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Taking place at numerous sites across the lovely landscape of France, this month-long tournament will see the best female soccer players go head-to-head, all for a chance to raise the World Cup trophy. The reigning champs going into this year’s event are the United States, and after a disastrous exit from the 2016 Olympics, they look to remind the rest of the world why they’re considered the best squad on the planet. Standing in their way are their long-time rivals, France, who ended the USNWNT’s 28-game winning streak at the start of 2019. Will France – who won the men’s world cup in 2018 – block the Americans from going back-to-back? Will Germany, England or Japan (who defeated the Americans in 2011) rise to the challenge and take the cup away from the USA or France? Whoever takes the cup, the real winners will be the fans, as it will be an exciting summer of football/soccer action!

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United States jumps for joy after their World Cup win

United States jumps for joy after their World Cup win — United States’ players jumped to celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. The team cheered as they held American flags and of course, their trophy!

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Team USA after its FIFA Women’s World Cup win

Team USA after its FIFA Women’s World Cup win — USA v Netherlands during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final on July 7, 2019. The team celebrated in a huddle as they raised their arms in the air.

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Players of the Netherlands during the FIFA Women’s World Cup ceremony v

Players of the Netherlands during the FIFA Women’s World Cup ceremony v — The Netherlands women became emotional during the ceremony of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 final soccer with the USA in Lyon, France, on July 7, 2019. The women were pictured crying during the ceremony.

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Team USA celebrates after scoring a goal

Team USA celebrates after scoring a goal — USA’s Megan Rapinoe (L) celebrated after scoring during the final match between USA and Netherlands at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 in Lyon, France, on July 7, 2019. Her teammates followed behind her as they cheered her on.

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USA’s Rose Lavelle cheers after scoring a goal

USA’s Rose Lavelle cheers after scoring a goal — USA’s Rose Lavelle (R) fell to her knees in joy after scoring during the final match between USA and Netherlands at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The opposing team clearly looked disappointed.

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United States’ Megan Rapinoe (R) & Alex Morgan (L) during the FIFA World Cup

United States’ Megan Rapinoe (R) & Alex Morgan (L) during the FIFA World Cup — United States’ Megan Rapinoe opens her arms in celebration as teammate, Alex Morgan grabs her shoulders after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands. The women were all smiles as they basked in their victory.

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United States’ Megan Rapinoe & Netherlands’ Danielle Van De Donk fight for the ball

United States’ Megan Rapinoe & Netherlands’ Danielle Van De Donk fight for the ball — United States’ Megan Rapinoe, left, and Netherlands’ Danielle Van De Donk challenged each other for the ball during the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands. Both women looked fierce as they came face-to-face on the field.

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Megan Rapinoe being embraced by her teammates

Megan Rapinoe being embraced by her teammates — Megan Rapinoe was loved by her teammates as she extended her arms after putting the USA up 1-0 over France in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 quarter final. She became a viral meme in that very moment.

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France vs United States on June 28, 2019

France vs United States on June 28, 2019 — A French supporter waved a flag as France took on the USA in the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals. The USA would win, 2-1, over the host country. The fan cheered while waving a pom pom.

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France vs. United States on June 28, 2019

France vs. United States on June 28, 2019 — Gaetane Thiney of France (L) and Julie Ertz of USA (R) got heated during the quarter-final. Julie Ertz put the pressure on France and helped the USA win 2-1.

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France vs United States on June 28, 2019

France vs United States on June 28, 2019 — French players posed for a team picture before the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States at the Parc des Princes, in Paris. The Americans won, 2-1.

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Carly Telford in the England v New Zealand in a warm-up match

Carly Telford in the England v New Zealand in a warm-up match — Carly Telford kicked the ball during a FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA warm up match between England and New Zealand. She was captured mid-kick on the sun-covered field.

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Lucy Bronze (England) & Betsy Hassett (New Zealand) get into a scuffle on the field

Lucy Bronze (England) & Betsy Hassett (New Zealand) get into a scuffle on the field — Lucy Bronze (England) & Betsy Hassett (New Zealand) got into a scuffle during a FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA warm up match. By the end of the tournament, there were numerous tackles and clashes like this.

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England vs New Zealand In FIFA World Cup warm up match

England vs New Zealand In FIFA World Cup warm up match — Erin Nayler in action during the FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA warm up match between England and New Zealand. She struggled to catch the ball, but managed to grasp it on her mid-section.

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Alex Greenwood kicking the ball

Alex Greenwood kicking the ball — Alex Greenwood took aim during the FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA warm up match between England and New Zealand. She was captured kicking the ball as her hair flew up in the air.

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Beth Mead & Georgia Stanway clapping

Beth Mead & Georgia Stanway clapping — Beth Mead & Georgia Stanway applauded during the FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA warm up match between England and New Zealand. They looked serious as they came together to cheer on their team.

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Netherland’s Jill Roord (L) with Shanice Van de Sanden (R)

Netherland’s Jill Roord (L) with Shanice Van de Sanden (R) — Netherland’s Jill Roord (L) with Shanice Van de Sanden (R) during a pitch inspection in Le Havre, France on June 10, 2019. Netherlands faced New Zealand in their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 Group E soccer match on June 11.

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Rebekah Stott goes high for a kick

Rebekah Stott goes high for a kick — Rebekah Stott with a high knee during the FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA warm up match between England and New Zealand. There were plenty more epic high kicks in the 2019 World Cup tournament.

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Brazil’s Marta & her teammates celebrate a goal

Brazil’s Marta & her teammates celebrate a goal — Brazil’s Marta (second left) celebrated with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group C soccer match between Australia and Brazil at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, France. The women gathered together and held each other during the big moment on June 13, 2019.

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New Zealand’s women’s team poses for a group photo

New Zealand’s women’s team poses for a group photo — New Zealand posed together ahead of their warm up with England. They smiled with some young players before they hit the field.

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Amandine Henry of France (L) and her teammates after she scored a goal

Amandine Henry of France (L) and her teammates after she scored a goal — Amandine Henry of France (L) was greeted by her teammates after scoring a goal during the opening match between France and South Korea on June 7, 2019. Her team applauded her big time goal to propel the team further.

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France v Korea Republic during the FIFA Women’s World Cup

France v Korea Republic during the FIFA Women’s World Cup — A larger look at the opening ceremony of France v Korea Republic at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on June 7 2019. The teams and crowd witnessed fireworks as everyone cheered.

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