2018 Tournament of Nations

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2018 Tournament of Nations
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesJuly 26 – August 2, 2018
Teams4 (from 3 confederations)
Venue(s)3 (in 3 host cities)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of the United States.svg  United States (1st title)
Runners-upFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Third placeFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Fourth placeFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored22 (3.67 per match)
Attendance93,602 (15,600 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of the United States.svg Alex Morgan (4 goals)
2017

The 2018 Tournament of Nations was the second Tournament of Nations, an international women's football tournament, consisting of a series of friendly games. It was held in the United States, from July 26 to August 2, 2018, and featured the same four teams as the previous tournament. [1]

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Format

The tournament featured the national teams of Australia, Brazil, Japan, and the hosts, the United States, competing in a round-robin format, with each team playing every other once. Three points were awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. [1]

CountryJune 2018 FIFA Ranking [2] Best World Cup FinishBest Olympic Games FinishBest Tournament of Nations Finish
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 8Quarter-finals (2007, 2011, 2015)Quarter-finals (2004, 2016)Champions (2017)
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 7Runners–up (2007)Runners–up (2004, 2008)Fourth (2017)
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 6Champions (2011)Runners–up (2012)Third (2017)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1Champions (1991, 1999, 2015)Champions (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012)Runners-up (2017)

Venues

Three cities served as the venues for the tournament. [1]

Kansas City East Hartford Bridgeview
Children's Mercy Park Pratt & Whitney Stadium Toyota Park
Capacity: 18,467Capacity: 40,642Capacity: 20,000
Livestrong Sporting Park - Sporting KC v New England Revolution.jpg Rentschler Field.jpg Toyota Park, 9 March 2013.jpg

Squads

Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States (C, H)321094+57
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 321062+47
3Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 31024843
4Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 30033850
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head; 5) FIFA Ranking
(C) Champions; (H) Hosts

All times are local (CDT in Kansas City and Bridgeview, EDT in East Hartford).

Matches

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg1–3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
  • Debinha Soccerball shade.svg79'
Report
Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas
Attendance: 10,307
Referee: Christina Unkel (United States)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg4–2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report
Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas
Attendance: 18,467
Referee: Carol Anne Chénard (Canada)

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg1–2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Report
United States  Flag of the United States.svg1–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Report
Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut
Attendance: 21,570
Referee: Miriam León (El Salvador)

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–0Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report
External videos
Nuvola apps kaboodle.svg United States Vs Brazil Full match on YouTube
United States  Flag of the United States.svg4–1Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Report
Toyota Park, Bridgeview, Illinois
Attendance: 18,309
Referee: Quetzalli Alvarado (Mexico)
 2018 Tournament of Nations winners 
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
1st title

Goalscorers

There were 22 goals scored in 6 matches, for an average of 3.67 goals per match.

4 goals

2 goals

1 goal

1 own goal

Television coverage

All three USA games were televised domestically on FS1.

In Australia, all three games featuring the national team were televised live on Fox Sports. [3]

In Brazil, all three games featuring the national team were televised live on SporTV and online at the CBF website. [4]

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