Though FIFA men's World Cup is one of the most anticipated events in the world of sports, women's World Cup is also gradually holding its own. There may not be much hype before the event, but make no mistake, the quality at the offing in the competition is expected to be world class this time around as well.
The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup is scheduled to start on 6 June and end on 5 July 2015 in Canada, with China and Canada playing the first game on Saturday.
The seventh edition of the women's World Cup will witness top 24 teams from around the world. The quadrennial tournament comprised 16 teams in 2011. The FIFA Women's World Cup has been earning a big name in every edition and it can only get better from here.
Countries such as Germany and the US might be considered favourites, but there are several other teams like France, Brazil, Sweden, who could go all the way in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Previous Winners
1991- USA
1995 – Norway
1999 – USA
2003 – Germany
2007 – Germany
2011 –Japan
Favourites for 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
Germany
Brazil
USA
England
Groups
Group A: Canada, China, New Zealand, Holland
Group B: Germany, Ivory Coast, Norway, Thailand
Group C: Japan, Switzerland, Cameroon, Ecuador
Group D: United States, Australia, Sweden, Nigeria
Group E: Brazil, South Korea, Spain, Costa Rica
Group F: France, England, Colombia, Mexico
Complete Schedule*
Saturday, June 6
Canada vs. China PR
New Zealand vs Netherlands
Sunday, June 7
Norway vs. Thailand
Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire
Monday, June 8
Sweden vs. Nigeria
Cameroon vs. Ecuador
USA vs. Australia
Japan vs. Switzerland
Tuesday, June 9
France vs. England
Colombia vs. Mexico
Spain vs. Costa Rica
Brazil vs. Korea Republic
Thursday, June 11
Germany vs. Norway
China PR vs. Netherlands
Cote d'Ivoire vs. Thailand
Canada vs. New Zealand
Friday, June 12
Australia vs. Nigeria
Switzerland vs. Ecuador
USA vs. Sweden
Japan vs. Cameroon
Saturday, June 13
France vs. Colombia
England vs. Mexico
Brazil vs. Spain
Korea Republic vs. Costa Rica
Monday, June 15
Thailand vs. Germany
Cote d'Ivoire vs. Norway
Netherlands vs. Canada
China PR vs. New Zealand
Tuesday, June 16
Ecuador vs. Japan
Switzerland vs. Cameroon
Nigeria vs. USA
Australia vs. Sweden
Wednesday, June 17
Mexico vs. France
England vs. Colombia
Costa Rica vs. Brazil
Korea Republic vs. Spain
Round of 16
Saturday, June 20
Group B winner vs. Group A/C/D third-place team (Game 39)
Group A runner-up vs. Group C runner-up (Game 37)
Sunday, June 21
Group E winner vs. Group D runner-up (Game 41)
Group F winner vs. Group E runner-up (Game 40)
Group A winner vs. Group C/D/E third-place team (Game 44)
Monday, June 22
Group B runner-up vs. Group F runner-up (Game 43)
Group D vs. Group B/E/F third-place team (Game 38)
Tuesday, June 23
Group C winner vs. Group A/B/F third-place team (Game 42)
Quarterfinals
Friday, June 26
Game 39 winner vs. Game 40 winner (Game 46)
Game 37 winner vs. Game 38 winner (Game 45)
Saturday, June 27
Game 41 winner vs. Game 42 winner (Game 47)
Game 43 winner vs. Game 44 winner (Game 48)
Semifinals
Tuesday, June 30
Game 45 winner vs. Game 46 winner (Game 49)
Wednesday, July 1
Game 47 winner vs. Game 48 winner (Game 50)
Finals
Saturday, July 4
Third Place: Game 49 loser vs. Game 50 loser
Sunday, July 5
First Place: Game 49 winner vs. Game 50 winner
* Please check your local listings as dates may vary from one country to another.
Live Tv Information
India – Sony Kix
US- Fox Sports
UK – British Eurosport 2, BBC 3
Canada - TSN4, CTV, TSN3, RDS, TSN5, TSN1
