Women's World Cup

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The Women's World Cup is the female version of the NationStates World Cup of football. Women have appeared for World Cup teams for many years, but it took until after World Cup 27 before enough money and interest was raised to see an all-female World Cup hosted - in Chicanada, who have also had a professional women's league, the WomensLiga

Women's World Cup 1

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 1

Hosted by: Chicanada

Seedings for the inaugural Women's World Cup were based on the results of the women's football competition at the Tyrellian Ylompic Games, which were won by Spruitland. However, Spruitland were eliminated at the second round stage by Yafor 2, and instead it was Ylompic silver medallist Liverpool England who repaired a poor group stage start (P4 W1 D2 L1) to go undefeated through the knock-outs, beating Sarzonia 4–2 in the final. Hosts Chicanada took third place. 28 teams competed for the 16 spots in the finals.

Women's World Cup 2

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 2

Hosted by: Chicanada

Seedings for 2nd Women's World Cup were determined by the Qazoxian Ranking System. The Defending Champions Liverpool England declined to participate, leave the top seed in the qualifying stages to runners-up Sarzonia. A total of 38 teams will compete for the 19 open spots during qualifying. Chicanada automatically qualified as the host.

The twenty teams in the cup finals finished thier group play and the 5th place squads were sent home, whilr the 3rd and 4th place teams participated in a ranking bracket for 9th through 16th place. the Top two teams from each group advanced to the Championship Bracket and will determine the Cup winners.

The Cup Final was won by Jeruselem on Penalty Kicks over Yafor 2 3-2. The Match was tied 1-1 after 30 minutes of extra time. The Third Place match also went to Penalties as Host Chicanada finished 3rd again this time beating Wentland 5-4 after a similar 1-1 extra time draw.

Women's World Cup 3

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 3

Hosted by: Liverpool England

Liverpool England winners of the first Women's World Cup will be the hosts of the Women's World Cup 3 tournement. 38 teams vied for the 3rd Cup and during qualifying a few shocks occured as favorites such as Milchama, New Montreal States, Starblaydia, and Sarzonia failed to qualify for the Cup. New teams like Los Mexico and Carvalo qualified as did long-shots such as Khenas and San Haven.

In the group stages, the newer teams crumbled and the old guard stood firm. All four of the quarterfinal matches were decided by one goal with Haraki being the upset winner over Wentland. But Haraki's miracle run ended witha 5-2 loss to the defending champs in the semis. In the other semifinal, Chicanada tried and failed for the 3rd straight time to reach the final as a rematch of the Women's World Cup 2 final (Yafor 2 vs. Jeruselem) came about. This time, Jeruselem took care of business early and won their 2nd straight title 6-2.

Women's World Cup 4

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 4

Hosted by: Rorysville and Marceau State

By a 4-1 vote, the co-hosting bid by Rorysville and Marceau State beat out the bid from Swilatia. There are 34 teams that signed up for competition.

The 2-time defending champions, Jeruselem once again sailed into the knock-out stages as heavy favorites, but a shocking loss to Qazox in the semis, prevented the three-peat. Qazox went on to win its first title by defeating Wentland on penalties 4-3. Jeruselem did recover and finished third, once again defeating Yafor 2 in the third place game.

Surprisingly, Marceau State, while one of the stronger teams in qualifing, failed to advance to the knock-out stage, making them the 1st host/co-host not to do so.

Women's World Cup 5

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 5

Hosted by: Quakmybush

Quakmybush has been selected the Hosts of the 5th Women's World Cup. There will be 29 teams competing for the title. The early favorites are: Jeruselem (2-time Champs), Yafor 2 (3 time Semi-finalists) and the Defending champions Qazox. Wentland and the Hosts are also favored to advance as well. The title was won by Jeruselem, their 3rd in four tries, as they beat the defending champs 2-1. Liverpool England took home third, edging out Chicanada 4-3 in extra time. For the 2nd striaght time, a host didn't qualify for the Cup, as Quakmybush lost out on Goal Differential.

Women's World Cup 6

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 6

Hosted by: Rorysville Qazox won its 2nd title by once again beating Wentland in the finals. Hosts Rorysville upset Jeruselem in the 3rd place match, sending the Angels to their worst finish since Women World Cup 1. Only 23 teams competed in the tourney, the fewest yet, leading some to speculate about the future of the Women's World Cup.

Women's World Cup 7

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 7

Hosted by:Noremark/Rorysville

The Seventh Edition of the Women's World Cup will be hosted by Noremark. Among the early favorites to win are: Qazox, Jeruselem, Rorysville, Yafor 2, Liverpool England and Wentland. Due to Noremark seemingly not interseted in hosting after the 1st day of matches, Rorysville took over the hosting duties for the remainder of the tourney. Defending champion Qazox and favorite Jeruselm each failed to make the final, the 1st time since Women's World Cup 1 that neither side has been in the final. Rorysville became the 1st host to not only make the final, but to win the Cup.

Women's World Cup 8

Main article(s): Women's World Cup 8

Hosted by:???

Rankings

Qazoxian Ranking System