Women’s Soccer: U.S. Always on the World Cup Podium

Source: Statista

Since inaugaural 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China, the United States team has made it onto every single ‘podium’ come the end of the tournament, and this year’s contest in France is no exception. As this infographic shows, the U.S. ladies have lifted the trophy aloft a total of three times, come runners up once and finished in third place three times – stamping their dominance on the modern women’s game with talented and increasingly high-profile players such as Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan.

Womens Soccer Infographic

Swamp Soccer: Footballers Battle It Out In Mud for World Cup Spot

Dozens of footballers have taken part in the Russian Swamp football cup near St. Petersburg to earn a place in the Swamp Soccer World Cup in Finland. The competition, which was officially started in 1998, was inspired by the top cross-country skiers practicing their basic level of fitness at the swamp during the summer. Nearly 200 teams, with more than 2,000 players, are expected to compete in the tournament in Hyrynsalmi next month.

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