2006 World Cup of Softball

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2006 World Cup of Softball
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
City Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dates July 13 - July 17
Teams6 (from 4 continents)
Defending championsFlag of Japan.svg  Japan (2005)
Final positions
Champions
Gold medal world centered.svg
Flag of the United States.svg  United States (1st title)
Runner-up
Silver medal world centered.svg
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Third place
Bronze medal world centered.svg
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Fourth placeFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
2005
2007

The second World Cup of Softball was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA between July 16 and July 20, 2010. USA won their third World Cup by defeating Australia 3-1 in the Championship game.

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Final standings

RankTeamWinsLossesRuns ForRuns Allowed
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States 60593
2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 321727
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 522012
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 241720
5Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 241728
6Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 06953

Position Round

DateGameWinnerScoreLoserNotes
July 17First Place GameFlag of the United States.svg  United States 5-2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Third-place gameFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2-0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Fifth Place GameFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 1-0Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain


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