Cyprus Cup facts for kids

The Cyprus Cup is a yearly football tournament for women's national teams from all over the world. It takes place in the European country of Cyprus. Two teams have won the most titles: Canada and England, each with three wins.

About the Cyprus Cup

The Cyprus Cup is a friendly tournament. It helps national teams get ready for bigger competitions. Teams from different continents come to Cyprus to play. It's a chance for players to show their skills. They also get to test new strategies.

Teams and Winners

Many strong teams have played in the Cyprus Cup. Some of the top teams include Canada, England, France, and the United States.

Canada and England have both won the tournament three times. France has won twice. The tournament started in 2008.

Past Winners

Here are the teams that have won the Cyprus Cup:

• 2008: Canada
• 2009: England
• 2010: Canada
• 2011: Canada
• 2012: France
• 2013: England
• 2014: France
• 2015: England

How the Tournament Works

Teams are usually divided into groups. They play against each other in a round-robin style. This means each team plays every other team in their group. After the group stage, the top teams move on to the final matches. These matches decide who wins the cup. There are also matches to decide third and fourth place.

Why is it Important?

The Cyprus Cup is important for several reasons. It gives teams valuable playing experience. They can try out new players and tactics. It also helps teams improve their world ranking. Playing against different styles of football helps teams grow stronger. It's a great way for women's football to get more attention.

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