2018 Tournament of Nations
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Host countryUnited States
DatesJuly 26 – August 2, 2018
Teams4 (from 3 confederations)
Venue(s)3 (in 3 host cities)
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Dates | July 26 – August 2, 2018 |
| Teams | 4 (from 3 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  United States (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Australia |
| Third place |  Brazil |
| Fourth place |  Japan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 22 (3.67 per match) |
| Attendance | 93,602 (15,600 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Alex Morgan (4 goals) |
← 2017 | |
The 2018 Tournament of Nations was the second Tournament of Nations, an international women's football tournament, consisting of a series of friendly games. It was held in the United States, from July 26 to August 2, 2018, and featured the same four teams as the previous tournament.[1]
The tournament featured the national teams of Australia, Brazil, Japan, and the hosts, the United States, competing in a round-robin format, with each team playing every other once. Three points were awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss.[1]
| Country | June 2018 FIFA Ranking[2] | Best World Cup Finish | Best Olympic Games Finish | Best Tournament of Nations Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia |
8 | Quarter-finals (2007, 2011, 2015) | Quarter-finals (2004, 2016) | Champions (2017) |
| Brazil |
7 | Runners–up (2007) | Runners–up (2004, 2008) | Fourth (2017) |
| Japan |
6 | Champions (2011) | Runners–up (2012) | Third (2017) |
| United States |
1 | Champions (1991, 1999, 2015) | Champions (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012) | Runners-up (2017) |
Venues
Three cities served as the venues for the tournament.[1]
| Kansas City | East Hartford | Bridgeview | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Park | Pratt & Whitney Stadium | Toyota Park | ||
| Capacity: 18,467 | Capacity: 40,642 | Capacity: 20,000 | ||
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Squads
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States (C, H) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Australia |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brazil |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 3 |
| 4 | Japan |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 0 |
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head; 5) FIFA Ranking
(C) Champions; (H) Hosts
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head; 5) FIFA Ranking
(C) Champions; (H) Hosts
All times are local (CDT in Kansas City and Bridgeview, EDT in East Hartford).
Matches
| Brazil | 1–3 | Australia |
|---|---|---|
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Report |
Attendance: 10,307
Referee: Christina Unkel (United States)
| United States | 4–2 | Japan |
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| Report |
| Japan | 1–2 | Brazil |
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Report |
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Attendance: 13,027
Referee: Katja Koroleva (United States)
| United States | 1–1 | Australia |
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Report |
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Attendance: 21,570
Referee: Miriam León (El Salvador)
| External videos | |
|---|---|
 United States Vs Brazil Full match on YouTube |
| 2018 Tournament of Nations winners |
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 United States 1st title |