The FIFA Men's World Cup is the global soccer championship that brings together teams representing dozens of nations — 32 nations this year, including the United States — to compete for the FIFA World Cup trophy. Teams spend about two years trying to qualify to play in the World Cup. The Women's World Cup was established in 1991 as a 12-team tournament. Some fans consider the Women's World Cup — in terms of skill, intelligence of strategy and tactics, and overall quality of teams -- far superior to the men's championship. The Women's World Cup has endured and fought against systemic FIFA problems, most notably huge differences in award money.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 21, 2022 08:46 UTC