A pioneering women’s World Cup erased from history

Many people are not aware that there was a women’s World Cup held before the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991. In 1970, Mexico hosted the first ever international women’s soccer tournament, known as the Women’s World Championship.

Despite featuring teams from various countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Denmark, France, and England, the tournament received little attention and was not officially recognized by FIFA. This lack of recognition led to the event being all but forgotten in the annals of women’s soccer history.

The Women’s World Championship may have been overshadowed by the men’s World Cup at the time, but it was a significant milestone for women’s soccer. It provided a platform for female players to showcase their skills on an international stage and paved the way for future generations of women in the sport.

While the 1970 Women’s World Championship may have been erased from history, its legacy lives on in the strides that women’s soccer has made since then. It serves as a reminder of the pioneers who laid the foundation for the growth and popularity of women’s soccer today.