2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

The sixth FIFA Women's World Cup, held in Germany from 26 June to 17 July 2011. Japan defeated the United States in the final, becoming the first Asian team to win the tournament.

2011 FIFA Women's World Cup final: The final in which Japan beat the United States on penalties after a 2–2 draw. Its dramatic finish delivered Japan’s first World Cup title.
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification: The regional qualifying competitions that selected 15 teams to join host Germany in the 2011 tournament. Its qualification paths determined the tournament’s 16-team field.
Germany women's national football team: Germany’s national women’s association football team, governed by the German Football Association. As host and two-time defending champion, Germany entered as a leading contender.
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami: A magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on 11 March 2011. Japan’s team framed its championship as a source of hope after the disaster.
Japan women's national football team: Japan’s national association football team, governed by the Japan Football Association. The team won the tournament with a technically precise style and resilience.
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup group stage: The opening stage in which 16 teams competed in four groups of four. Group results established the eight teams advancing to the knockout rounds.
2007 FIFA Women's World Cup: The fifth FIFA Women's World Cup, held in China and won by Germany. Germany arrived as defending champion after winning the preceding edition.
Japan national football team at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup: Japan’s campaign through the 2011 tournament, culminating in its first Women's World Cup title. The team's victory became a landmark for Japanese women's football.
United States women's national soccer team: The United States’ national women’s association football team, governed by U.S. Soccer. The team reached the final and lost to Japan in a penalty shootout.
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage: The elimination rounds from the quarter-finals through the final of the 2011 tournament. Single-match elimination produced the title match and Japan’s championship.

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