Women's Football Overview

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What is the main idea of women's football's growing popularity?

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The growing popularity and potential of women's football, with FIFA's goal for more players by 2026.

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How many girls and women currently play football according to FIFA?

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29 million girls and women.

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What is FIFA's goal for the number of female players by 2026?

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To reach 60 million players.

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What is the significance of the first international women's football tournament?

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It was held in China in 1988.

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What were the initial match durations in international women's football?

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Matches initially lasted only 80 minutes instead of 90.

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What was a challenge faced by international women's football in its early days?

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Limited media attention.

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What was the audience size for the US team's victory in the first international tournament?

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65,000.

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What does the recognition of women's football by 2019 signify?

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The women's game had grown and was starting to be recognised internationally.

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How many territories broadcast the Women’s World Cup in France?

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205 territories.

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What was the global audience for the Women’s World Cup in France?

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1.12 billion.