2021 SheBelieves Cup

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2021 SheBelieves Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 18–24
Teams4 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of the United States.svg  United States (4th title)
Runners-upFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Third placeFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Fourth placeFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored17 (2.83 per match)
Attendance14,682 (2,447 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe
(3 goals)
Best player(s) Flag of the United States.svg Rose Lavelle
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The 2021 SheBelieves Cup was the sixth edition of the SheBelieves Cup, an invitational women's soccer tournament held in the United States.

Contents

Featuring national teams from Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and hosts United States, it began on February 18 and ended on February 24, 2021. [1] Argentina replaced Japan after it withdrew due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2]

The United States successfully defended their crown, capturing their fourth title. [3]

Format

The four invited teams played a round-robin tournament. Points awarded in the group stage followed the formula of three points for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss. A tie in points would be decided by goal differential; other tie-breakers are listed below.

Venue

Orlando
Exploria Stadium
Capacity: 25,500*
Open House Event (32264010504).jpg

* Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance at games was limited. [4]

Squads

Teams

Team FIFA Rankings
(December 2020)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
1
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
8
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
31

Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States (C, H)330090+99
2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 320163+36
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 310213−23
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3003111−100
Source: US Soccer
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result; 5) Fair Play ranking. [5]
(C) Champions; (H) Hosts

Results

All times are local (UTC−5).

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg4–1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Report
Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 1,119
Referee: Katja Koroleva (United States)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg1–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Report
Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 3,104
Referee: Francia González (Mexico)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg2–0Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Report
Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Melissa Borjas (Honduras)
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg0–1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Report
Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 1,348
Referee: Tori Penso (United States)
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg0–2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Report
Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 1,409
Referee: Danielle Chesky (United States)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg6–0Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Report
Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 3,702
Referee: Marianela Araya Cruz (Costa Rica)

Goalscorers

There were 17 goals scored in 6 matches, for an average of 2.83 goals per match.

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

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References

  1. ↑ "2021 Schedule Set for She Believes Cup". US Soccer. January 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Argentina Replaces Japan at 2021 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa". US Soccer. January 28, 2021.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Women's National Team Rolls to Title at 2021 Shebelieves Cup, Presented by Visa, With Dominant 6-0 Victory Against Argentina". US Soccer. February 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ "2021 SheBelieves Cup schedule confirmed as USWNT joined by Olympic qualifiers Brazil, Canada, Japan". Olympic Channel. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  5. ↑ "2020 SheBelieves Cup, presented by Visa". US Soccer. Retrieved February 19, 2020.