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5 things we learned from the 2019 Women’s World Cup

By Clemente Lisi

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: Fans of France cheer during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: Fans of France cheer during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) /
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 28: Wendie Renard #3 of France celebrates her goal with Marion Torrent #4 of France during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 28: Wendie Renard #3 of France celebrates her goal with Marion Torrent #4 of France during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images) /

France proved great hosts

The French proved to be phenomenal hosts. The country’s top-class venues and the atmosphere they were able to generate in and around the stadiums was a great showcase for the women’s game.

The kudos for France don’t only belong off the field, but also on it. The team was great to watch and captivated the nation with its string of brilliant performances. Among the favorites to win the trophy, France was eliminated in the quarterfinals by the United States.

The game had the feel and passion of a final. For France, it was an unfortunate ending to what had been a great tournament. France, led by striker Eugenie Le Sommer, Wendie Renard and Amandine Henry, have a bright future ahead of them.

The early elimination also knocked France out of participating in next year’s Summer Olympics. it’s a shame since this is a team that isn’t only competitive, but one that deserves to be part of major tournaments. For French coach Corinne Diacre, the time now is to rebuild and focus on 2023. France may be down, but look for them to re-emerge in the coming years as a women’s soccer power.