FIFA U20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AT A GLANCE

The FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup kick off is held every two years.

Since the first tournament in 2002, Germany and the US have won it three times each, with only North Korea spoiling the dominance when it beat China in 2006.

A total of 31 countries have qualified for at least one tournament.

This year PNG and Venezuela are making their first appearances. PNG qualified because it is the host nation.

The biggest overall attendance was in 2010 in Germany when 395,295 fans witnessed the matches.

Germany holds the all-time U20 ranking with three titles and 29 wins from 40 matches.

PNG will open this year’s tournament on November 13 against Brazil.

The women’s World Cup trophy weighs 4.7 kilograms and is made of brass, nickel and red granite.

THE GROUPS Group A

PNG, Brazil, Sweden, Korea DPR.

Group B

Spain Canada, Japan, Nigeria.

Group C

France, US, Ghana, New Zealand.

Group D

Germany, Venezuela, Mexico, Korea Republic.