China hosted the first-ever Women's Football World Cup. The United States won the championship, and Norway was the runner-up.
Norway defeated Germany in the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Sweden.
Germany defeated Sweden in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup hosted by the United States.
Germany won its second title in 2007 by defeating Brazil in China.
Japan won the tournament, hosted by Germany, in 2011 by defeating the United States.
United States won their third title in 2015 by defeating reigning champions Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup finals hosted by Canada.
France hosted the Women's World Cup in 2019. The United States won the championship by defeating the Netherlands in the finals.