List of women's association football attendance records

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The FIFA record attendance for a women's football match set at Camp Nou on 22 April 2022 Panoramica Camp Nou de record mundial.2.jpg
The FIFA record attendance for a women's football match set at Camp Nou on 22 April 2022

Women's association football is a popular sport, though less watched than the equivalent men's game in most markets. In the early 20th century, women's football thrived in England, seeing crowds equal to or larger than men's football matches; between the 1920s and 1970s, women's football was banned from existing in official capacities in England and various other regions, setting it back. [1] While most men's association football attendance records were set in the 20th century, record crowds in the women's game have been set predominantly in the 21st century.

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The record attendance of a women's football match is the estimated 110,000 attendance at Estadio Azteca for the final of the 1971 Women's World Cup (organised by the Federation of Independent European Female Football (FIEFF)) between the national teams of Mexico and Denmark on 5 September 1971. [2]

The record attendance of a match recognised by FIFA is 91,648, set during a UEFA Women's Champions League match between Barcelona Femení and Wolfsburg at the Camp Nou on 22 April 2022. [3] [4] [5]

Barcelona also played, against Atlético Madrid, in the match at the Metropolitano Stadium which holds the domestic league attendance record of 60,739. [6] Including records not officially recognised by FIFA due to unsanctioned matches, five teams have each set the world record attendance the most times, with three each: Dick, Kerr Ladies F.C., Mexico, China, United States, and Barcelona.

Domestic leagues

The home end ahead of the domestic women's league record attendance set at the Metropolitano Stadium on 17 March 2019 Atletico de Madrid femenino - Barcelona 17 de marzo de 2019.jpg
The home end ahead of the domestic women's league record attendance set at the Metropolitano Stadium on 17 March 2019
DateHome teamScoreAway teamLeague (season)VenueAttendanceRef(s)
17 March 2019 Atlético Madrid 0–2 Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg Iberdrola Flag of Spain.svg Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid60,739 [6]
17 February 2024 Arsenal 3–1 Manchester United Flag of England.svg WSL Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Stadium, London60,160 [7]
3 March 2024 Arsenal 1–0 Tottenham 60,050 [8]
10 December 2023 Arsenal 4–1 Chelsea 59,042 [9]
5 June 2023 América 2–1 Pachuca Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Azteca, Mexico City58,156 [10]
29 July 2023Porcinas2–3PIO Flag of Spain.svg Queens League Flag of Spain.svg Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid57,326 [a] [b] [c] [11]
xBuyer Team3–5Las Troncas
PIO3–1Las Troncas
1 October 2023 Arsenal 0–1 Liverpool Flag of England.svg WSL Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Stadium, London54,115 [12]
11 November 2022 América 0–1 Tigres Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Azteca, Mexico City52,654 [13]
4 May 2018 Monterrey 2–2
(2–4)
Tigres Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe51,211
24 September 2022 Arsenal 4–0 Tottenham Flag of England.svg WSL Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Stadium, London47,367 [14]
15 January 2023 Arsenal 1–1 Chelsea 46,811 [15]
10 September 2023 Corinthians 2–1 Ferroviária Flag of Brazil.svg Campeonato Brasileiro Flag of Brazil.svg Arena Corinthians, São Paulo42,326 [16]
7 November 2022 Monterrey 2–2 Tigres Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe42,315 [17]
2 September 2023 Universitario 2–0 Alianza Lima Flag of Peru (state).svg Liga Femenina Flag of Peru.svg Estadio Monumental, Lima42,107 [18]
3 June 2023 OL Reign 0–2 Portland Thorns Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Lumen Field, Seattle42,054 [c] [19]
14 November 2022 Tigres 2–0 América Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg El Volcán, Monterrey41,615 [20]
24 September 2022 Corinthians 4–1 Internacional Flag of Brazil.svg Campeonato Brasileiro Flag of Brazil.svg Arena Corinthians, São Paulo41,070 [21]
19 November 2022 Arsenal 2–3 Manchester United Flag of England.svg WSL Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Stadium, London40,604 [22]
20 November 2023 Tigres 1–0 Monterrey Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg El Volcán, Monterrey40,039 [23]
19 November 2023 Barcelona 5–0 Real Madrid Flag of Spain.svg Liga F Flag of Spain.svg Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona38,707 [24]
23 April 2023 Köln 0–2 Eintracht Frankfurt Flag of Germany.svg Frauen-Bundesliga Flag of Germany.svg RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne38,365 [25]
17 November 2019 Tottenham 0–2 Arsenal Flag of England.svg WSL Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London38,262 [26]
4 November 2022 Tigres 2–1 Monterrey Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg El Volcán, Monterrey36,509 [27]
18 September 2022 Internacional 1–1 Corinthians Flag of Brazil.svg Campeonato Brasileiro Flag of Brazil.svg Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre36,330
15 October 2023 Arsenal 2–1 Aston Villa Flag of England.svg WSL Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Stadium, London35,829 [28]
8 June 2024 Chicago Red Stars 1–2 Bay FC Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Wrigley Field, Chicago35,038 [29]
27 April 2003 Athletic Club 5–0 Híspalis Flag of Spain.svg Superliga Flag of Spain.svg San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao35,000 [30] [31]
15 April 2001 Washington Freedom 1–0 Bay Area CyberRays Flag of the United States.svg WUSA Flag of the United States.svg RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C.34,148 [32]
6 October 2023 OL Reign 0–0 Washington Spirit Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Lumen Field, Seattle34,130 [33]
5 January 2020 Athletic Club 0–3 Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg Iberdrola Flag of Spain.svg San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao32,068 [34]
23 March 2024 San Diego Wave 1–2 Kansas City Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego32,066 [35]
17 September 2022 San Diego Wave 1–0 Angel City Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego32,000
30 September 2022 Tigres 2–2 Monterrey Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg El Volcán, Monterrey31,537 [36]
25 March 2023 Monterrey 1–1 Tigres Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe30,877 [37]
25 March 2023 San Diego Wave 3–2 Chicago Red Stars Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego30,854
15 October 2023 San Diego Wave 2–0 Racing Louisville 30,312
4 November 2022 América 3–1 Guadalajara Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Azteca, Mexico City30,274 [38]
30 June 2001 Washington Freedom 2–0 Carolina Courage Flag of the United States.svg WUSA Flag of the United States.svg RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C.30,271 [39]
13 October 2019 Real Sociedad 0–2 Athletic Club Flag of Spain.svg Iberdrola Flag of Spain.svg Reale Arena, San Sebastián/Donostia28,367 [40]
16 November 2023 Guadalajara 2–2 América Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Akron, Guadalajara27,401 [41]
29 August 2021 OL Reign 2–1 Portland Thorns Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Lumen Field, Seattle27,248 [c] [42]
27 August 2023 Alianza Lima 1–0 Universitario Flag of Peru (state).svg Liga Femenina Flag of Peru.svg Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, Lima26,804
8 September 2024 San Diego Wave 1–4 North Carolina Courage Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego26,516
5 May 2013 Athletic Club 1–2 Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg Primera División Flag of Spain.svg San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao26,000 [43] [30]
7 November 2022 Guadalajara 3–3 América Flag of Mexico.svg Liga MX Femenil Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Akron, Guadalajara25,899 [17]
17 June 2023 San Diego Wave 1–2 Angel City Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego25,515
11 August 2019 Portland Thorns 2–1 North Carolina Courage Flag of the United States.svg NWSL Flag of the United States.svg Providence Park, Portland25,218
16 September 2023 Portland Thorns 2–0 OL Reign Flag of the United States.svg NWSL
6 May 2007 Athletic Club 0–0 Torrejón Flag of Spain.svg Superliga Flag of Spain.svg San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao25,000 [30]

Domestic cups

DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2MatchVenueAttendanceRef(s)
14 May 2023 Chelsea 1–0 Manchester United FA Cup final Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London77,390 [3]
30 January 2019 Athletic Club 0–2 Atlético Madrid Copa de la Reina quarter-final Flag of Spain.svg San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao48,121 [44]
21 March 1971 Espanyol 2–1 Sabadell Catalunya Copa Pernod semi-final Flag of Spain.svg Sarrià Stadium, Barcelona41,000 [45] [46]
UE Sant Andreu 0–1 Barcelona Catalunya Copa Pernod semi-final
5 November 2023 San Diego Wave FC 0–1 OL Reign NWSL championship semi-final Flag of the United States.svg Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego 32,262 [47]
14 October 2023Aniquiladoras0–0 (2–1 p)PIO Queens Cup semi-final Flag of Spain.svg La Rosaleda Stadium, Málaga30,044 [a] [b] [c] [48]
Saiyans1–2Aniquiladoras Queens Cup final
28 March 1971Sant Andreu2–1 Sabadell Catalunya Copa Pernod third-place play-off Flag of Spain.svg Camp Nou, Barcelona30,000 [49]
Barcelona 1–2 Espanyol Catalunya Copa Pernod final
23 May 2010 Athletic Club 0–2 Barcelona Copa de la Reina quarter-final Flag of Spain.svg San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao [30]

Intracontinental tournaments

DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2MatchVenueAttendanceRef(s)
22 April 2022 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 5–1 Flag of Germany.svg Wolfsburg Champions League semi-final Flag of Spain.svg Camp Nou, Barcelona91,648 [3] [50]
30 March 2022 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 5–2 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid Champions League quarter-final 91,553 [50]
27 April 2023 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 1–1 Flag of England.svg Chelsea Champions League semi-final Flag of Spain.svg Camp Nou, Barcelona72,262 [50]
2 May 2023 Flag of England.svg Arsenal 2–3 Flag of Germany.svg Wolfsburg Champions League semi-final Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Stadium, London60,063
29 March 2023 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 5–1 Flag of Italy.svg Roma Champions League quarter-final Flag of Spain.svg Camp Nou, Barcelona54,667 [51]
25 May 2024 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 2–0 Flag of France.svg Olympique Lyonnais Champions League final Flag of Spain.svg San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao50,827 [52]
17 May 2012 Flag of France.svg Olympique Lyonnais 2–0 Flag of Germany.svg Eintracht Frankfurt Champions League final Flag of Germany.svg Olympiastadion, Munich50,212
24 November 2022 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 3–0 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich Champions League group stage Flag of Spain.svg Camp Nou, Barcelona46,967
30 April 2022 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain 1–2 Flag of France.svg Olympique Lyonnais Champions League semi-final Flag of France.svg Parc des Princes, Paris43,255
21 May 2022 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 1–3 Flag of France.svg Olympique Lyonnais Champions League final Flag of Italy.svg Juventus Stadium, Turin39,454
21 March 2023 Flag of Italy.svg Roma 0–1 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona Champions League quarter-final Flag of Italy.svg Stadio Olimpico, Rome39,454 [53]
20 April 2024 Flag of France.svg Olympique Lyonnais 3–2 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain Champions League semifinal Flag of France.svg Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu 38,466
20 April 2024 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 0–1 Flag of England.svg Chelsea Champions League semifinal Flag of Spain.svg Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona36,428

International matches

Competitive matches

DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2MatchVenueAttendanceRef(s)
5 September 1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 0–3 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark Mundial final Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Azteca, Mexico City110,000 [d] [2] [54]
10 July 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 0–0 (a.e.t./g.g.) (5–4 p) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China World Cup final Flag of the United States.svg Rose Bowl, Los Angeles90,185 [3] [55]
10 July 1999 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 0–0 (5–4 p) Flag of Norway.svg Norway World Cup Third place match Flag of the United States.svg Rose Bowl, Los Angeles90,185
15 August 1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 3–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina Mundial group stage Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Azteca, Mexico City90,000 [d] [2] [54]
22 August 1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg England Mundial group stage
31 July 2022 Flag of England.svg England 2–1 Flag of Germany.svg Germany Euro final Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London87,192 [56]
6 April 2023 Flag of England.svg England 1–1 (4–2 p) Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Finalissima 83,132 [57]
9 August 2012 Flag of the United States.svg United States 2–1 Flag of Japan.svg Japan Olympics final 80,203 [3]
29 August 1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 2–1 Flag of Italy.svg Italy Mundial semi-final Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Azteca, Mexico City80,000 [d] [2]
19 June 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 3–0 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World Cup group stage Flag of the United States.svg Giants Stadium, East Rutherford 78,972
19 June 1999 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 7–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico World Cup group stage Flag of the United States.svg Giants Stadium, East Rutherford 78,972
1 August 1996 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 1–2 Flag of the United States.svg United States Olympics final Flag of the United States.svg Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia 76,489
1 August 1996 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 0–2 Flag of Norway.svg Norway Olympics Third place match Flag of the United States.svg Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia 76,489
5 July 2003 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 2–2 Flag of Japan.svg Japan World Cup qualification Flag of Mexico.svg Azteca Stadium, Mexico City 75,000 [58]
20 July 2023 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 1–0 Flag of Ireland.svg Republic of Ireland World Cup group stage Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stadium Australia, Sydney75,784 [59]
7 August 2023 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 2–0 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World Cup Round of 16 [60]
12 August 2023 Flag of England.svg England 2–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia World Cup quarter-final [61]
16 August 2023 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 1–3 Flag of England.svg England World Cup semi-final [62]
20 August 2023 Flag of Spain.svg Spain 1–0 Flag of England.svg England World Cup final [63]
4 July 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 2–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil World Cup semi-final Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto, California 73,123
1 December 2023 Flag of England.svg England 3–2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Nations League group stage Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London71,632
31 July 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain 1–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Olympics group stage Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London70,584 [3]
16 August 2016 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 0–0 (3–4 p) Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Olympics semi-final Flag of Brazil.svg Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro70,454
6 July 2022 Flag of England.svg England 1–0 Flag of Austria.svg Austria Euro group stage Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Old Trafford, Manchester68,871 [64]
24 June 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 7–1 Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria World Cup group stage Flag of the United States.svg Soldier Field, Chicago65,080
24 June 1999 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 2–0 Flag of Italy.svg Italy World Cup group stage Flag of the United States.svg Soldier Field, Chicago65,080
16 November 1991 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 4–0 Flag of Norway.svg Norway World Cup group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou 65,000 [65]
28 July 1996 Flag of Norway.svg Norway 1–2 (a.e.t.) Flag of the United States.svg United States Olympics semi-final Flag of the United States.svg Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia 64,196
28 July 1996 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 3–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Olympics semi-final Flag of the United States.svg Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia 64,196
30 November 1991 Flag of Norway.svg Norway 1–2 Flag of the United States.svg United States World Cup final Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou 63,000
6 August 2012 Flag of France.svg France 1–2 Flag of Japan.svg Japan Olympics semi-final Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London61,482 [3]
29 October 2023 Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines 0–8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Olympic Qualifying Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Stadium, Perth59,155 [66]
13 September 2000 Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden 0–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Olympics group stage Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne58,432
7 July 2019 Flag of the United States.svg United States 2–0 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands World Cup final Flag of France.svg Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon57,900 [3]
20 September 2007 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand World Cup group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, Tianjin 55,832
25 July 1996 Flag of the United States.svg United States 0–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Olympics group stage Flag of the United States.svg Orange Bowl, Miami55,650
24 November 1991 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 0–1 Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World Cup quarter-final Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou 55,000
1 July 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 3–2 Flag of Germany.svg Germany World Cup quarter-final Flag of the United States.svg Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, Landover, Maryland 54,642
1 July 1999 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 4–3 (a.e.t./g.g.) Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria World Cup quarter-final Flag of the United States.svg Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, Landover, Maryland 54,642
28 February 2024 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 10–0 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan Olympic Qualifying Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marvel Stadium, Melbourne54,120
27 June 2015 Flag of England.svg England 2–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada World Cup quarter-final Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Place, Vancouver54,027
15 September 2007 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 4–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China World Cup group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan 54,000
15 September 2007 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark 2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand World Cup group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan 54,000
21 June 2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada 1–0 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland World Cup Round of 16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Place, Vancouver53,855
26 September 2007 Flag of Germany.svg Germany 3–0 Flag of Norway.svg Norway World Cup semi-final Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, Tianjin 53,819
2 July 2019 Flag of England.svg England 1–2 Flag of the United States.svg United States World Cup semi-final Flag of France.svg Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon53,512
5 July 2015 Flag of the United States.svg United States 5–2 Flag of Japan.svg Japan World Cup final Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Place, Vancouver53,341
12 August 2016 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 0–0 (7–6 p) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Olympics quarter-final Flag of Brazil.svg Mineirão, Belo Horizonte 52,660
9 August 2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada 1–1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Olympics group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, Tianjin 52,600
19 August 2016 Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden 1–2 Flag of Germany.svg Germany Olympics final Flag of Brazil.svg Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro52,432
16 June 2015 Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria 0–1 Flag of the United States.svg United States World Cup group stage Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Place, Vancouver52,193
23 September 2007 Flag of Norway.svg Norway 1–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China World Cup quarter-final Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan 52,000
21 August 2008 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 0–1 (a.e.t.) Flag of the United States.svg United States Olympics final Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing51,612
30 June 2015 Flag of the United States.svg United States 2–0 Flag of Germany.svg Germany World Cup semi-final Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olympic Stadium, Montreal51,176
12 August 2008 Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden 2–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Olympics group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing51,112
12 August 2008 Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria 1–3 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Olympics group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing51,112
18 August 2008 Flag of the United States.svg United States 4–2 Flag of Japan.svg Japan Olympics semi-final Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing50,937
12 September 2007 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 3–2 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World Cup group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan 50,800
12 September 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 0–5 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil World Cup group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan 50,800
27 June 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 3–0 Flag of North Korea.svg North Korea World Cup group stage Flag of the United States.svg Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts 50,484
27 June 1999 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 0–2 Flag of Italy.svg Italy World Cup group stage Flag of the United States.svg Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts 50,484
4 September 1971 Flag of Italy.svg Italy 4–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina Mundial Third place match Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara50,000 [d] [2]

International friendlies

DateHome teamScoreAway teamVenueAttendanceRef(s)
30 November 2024 Flag of England.svg England 0–0 Flag of the United States.svg United States Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London78,346 [67] [68]
9 November 2019 Flag of England.svg England 1–2 Flag of Germany.svg Germany 77,768 [3] [69]
7 October 2022 Flag of England.svg England 2–1 Flag of the United States.svg United States 76,893 [70]
3 June 2024 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 2–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stadium Australia, Sydney 76,798 [71]
31 May 2024 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 1–1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 52,912 [72]
14 July 2022 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 1–0 Flag of France.svg France Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marvel Stadium, Melbourne50,629 [73]
23 November 2014 Flag of England.svg England 0–3 Flag of Germany.svg Germany Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London45,619 [74]

World record progression

Since the first record attendance for a women's football match was set in the early 20th century, it has been superseded several times. In various nations, women's football was banned for roughly the same period, from the 1920s to the 1970s. [3] [75] [1]

DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2MatchVenueAttendance
25 December 1917 Flag of England.svg Dick, Kerr Ladies 4–0 Flag of England.svg Arundel Coulthard FactoryCharity friendly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Deepdale, Preston10,000 [76]
26 December 1917 Ulster Banner.svg North of Ireland1–4 County Flag of Tyne & Wear.png TynesideFriendly Ulster Banner.svg Grosvenor Park, Belfast20,000 [77]
29 April 1920 Flag of England.svg Dick, Kerr Ladies [e] 2–0 Flag of France.svg France XICharity friendly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Deepdale, Preston25,000 [79]
27 December 1920 Flag of England.svg Dick, Kerr Ladies [f] 4–0 Flag of England.svg St Helens Charity friendly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goodison Park, Liverpool53,000
25 December 1970 Flag of Catalonia.svg Barcelona 0–0 (4–3 p) Flag of Catalonia.svg Centelles Exhibition cup/charity friendly Flag of Spain.svg Camp Nou, Barcelona60,000 [82] [a] [c]
15 August 1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 3–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina Mundial group stage Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Azteca, Mexico City90,000 [d]
22 August 1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 4–0 Flag of England.svg England Mundial group stage
5 September 1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 0–3 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark Mundial final 110,000 [d]
16 November 1991 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 4–0 Flag of Norway.svg Norway World Cup group stage Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou 65,000 [65]
1 August 1996 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 1–2 Flag of the United States.svg United States Olympic final Flag of the United States.svg Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia 76,489
19 June 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 3–0 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World Cup group stage Flag of the United States.svg Giants Stadium, East Rutherford 78,972
10 July 1999 Flag of the United States.svg United States 0–0 (5–4 p) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China World Cup final Flag of the United States.svg Rose Bowl, Los Angeles90,185
30 March 2022 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 5–2 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid Champions League quarter-final Flag of Spain.svg Camp Nou, Barcelona91,553
22 April 2022 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona 5–1 Flag of Germany.svg Wolfsburg Champions League semi-final 91,648

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Considered unrecognised by FIFA due to format or match not sanctioned by its formal regulations (e.g., non-regulation pitch size or game duration).
  2. 1 2 Queens League plays seven-a-side football.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 As part of a double-header or other event also featuring men's football matches.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 This event, organised without FIFA approval, was not officially recognised. Attendance figures are estimates. Azteca Stadium during the previous year's 1970 FIFA World Cup hosted six men's matches with attendances over 102,000. [2] [83] [54]
  5. Dick, Kerr Ladies was credited as England in this match, which the Football Association described in 2009 as the first women's international match. [78]
  6. Goodison Park is closer to St Helens (and may have been considered their main ground) but contemporaneous sources list Dick, Kerr Ladies first in the match report and score, and the match is most associated with Dick, Kerr Ladies. [80] [81]

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Tigres UANL Femenil, also known simply as Tigres Femenil or Tigres, is a Mexican professional women's football club based in the city of San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico that competes in the Liga MX Femenil. The club has been the women's section of Tigres UANL since 2016. The team plays its home matches at the Estadio Universitario.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cruz Azul (women)</span> Mexican professional womens football club

Club de Futbol Cruz Azul Femenil, commonly referred to as Cruz Azul Femenil or simply Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional women's football club based in Mexico City, Mexico. It competes in the Liga MX Femenil and has been the women's section of Cruz Azul since 2016. The club plays its home games on Cancha 1, situated within their training grounds, Instalaciones La Noria.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C.F. Monterrey (women)</span> Mexican professional womens football club

C.F. Monterrey Femenil is a Mexican professional women's football club based in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico that competes in the Liga MX Femenil. The club has been the women's section of C.F. Monterrey since 2016. The team plays its home matches at Estadio BBVA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C.D. Guadalajara (women)</span> Football club

C.D. Guadalajara Femenil is a Mexican professional women's football club based in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico that competes in the Liga MX Femenil. The club has been the women's section of C.D. Guadalajara since 2017. Nicknames for the team are Chivas and the Rebaño Sagrado, the same as the men's team. The team play its home matches at Estadio Akron.

Club León Femenil is a Mexican professional women's football club based in León, Guanajuato, Mexico that competes in the Liga MX Femenil. The club has been the women's section of Club León since 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nancy Antonio</span> Mexican footballer (born 1996)

Nancy Guadalupe Antonio López is a Mexican professional football midfielder who plays for Liga MX Femenil side Club América.

Kimberly Vanessa Rodríguez Cubero is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga MX Femenil side Club América. Born in the United States, she represents Mexico at the international level.

The 2019–20 Liga MX Femenil season was the third season of the top-flight women's football league in Mexico. The season was contested by nineteen teams the first semester and 18 the second, and all were the women's counterpart teams of the Liga MX. The season was split into two championships: the Torneo Apertura and the Torneo Clausura, each in an identical format and each contested by the same teams, unlike the two previous editions. Monterrey was crowned champion of the Apertura. However, due to league's suspension as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, no team was selected as champion of the Clausura.

Dania Nicole Pérez Jiménez is a Mexican professional football midfielder who currently plays for Monterrey of the Liga MX Femenil.

The 2020–21 Liga MX Femenil season was the fourth season of the premier women's football league in Mexico. The season began on 13 August 2020 and finished on 31 May 2021, albeit behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2021–22 Liga MX Femenil season was the fifth season of the premier women's football league in Mexico. The season began on 16 July 2021 and finished on 30 May 2022.

The 2022–23 Liga MX Femenil season was the sixth season of the premier women's football league in Mexico. The season began on 8 July 2022 and finished on 10 July 2023.

The 2023–24 Liga MX Femenil season is the seventh season of the premier women's football league in Mexico. The season began on 14 July 2023 and finished on 27 May 2024.

Karol Esthefany Bernal Castañeda is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga MX Femenil club C.F. Monterrey and the Mexico women's national football team. She has won the Liga MX Femenil with club C.F. Monterrey three times and one time with Liga MX Femenil club C.D. Guadalajara in her professional career.

The 2024–25 Liga MX Femenil season is the eighth season of the premier women's football league in Mexico. The season began on 4 July 2024 and will finish in May 2025.

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