Twenty-four teams are set to compete in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off Friday, June 7 in France. The United States looks to bounce back from their early Olympic defeat back in 2016 and defend their World Cup title beginning with a group stage match against Thailand on June 11.
The United States, France, England and Germany are among the top contenders to take home the sport's most coveted trophy. Before host France takes on South Korea in the opening match, let's take a look back at the event's past champions dating back to 1991.