Overview
Group C was one of the four groups in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, the international tournament for senior women's national football teams hosted by Germany from 26 June to 4 July 2011. The group comprised four national teams: Japan, England, Mexico, and New Zealand. All six matches of Group C were played at the Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Teams and FIFA Rankings (pre‑tournament)
| Team | FIFA Women's Ranking (June 2011) |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6 |
| England | 8 |
| Mexico | 21 |
| New Zealand | 16 |
Match Schedule and Results
| Date (2011) | Venue (City) | Match | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 June | Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf | Japan vs New Zealand | 2–0 | Yūki Ōgimi (23'), Homare Sawa (65') |
| 26 June | Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf | England vs Mexico | 2–1 | Ellen White (27'), Casey Stoney (76'); Mexico – Maribel Domínguez (54') |
| 30 June | Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf | Japan vs England | 2–0 | Aya Miyama (15'), Yoana Sanchez (61') |
| 30 June | Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf | New Zealand vs Mexico | 2–0 | Amber Hearn (30'), Hannah Wilkinson (84') |
| 4 July | Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf | Japan vs Mexico | 4–0 | Homare Sawa (15', 52'), Shinobu Ohno (54'), Yūki Ōgimi (86') |
| 4 July | Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf | England vs New Zealand | 2–0 | Jordan Nobbs (44'), Eniola Aluko (73') |
Final Group Standings
| Position | Team | Played (P) | Won (W) | Drawn (D) | Lost (L) | Goals For (GF) | Goals Against (GA) | Goal Difference (GD) | Points (Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | –1 | 3 |
| 4 | Mexico | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | –8 | 0 |
Advancement
The top two teams, Japan and England, advanced to the knockout stage (Round of 16). Japan later progressed to the final, ultimately winning the tournament.
Key Points
- Japan topped the group with a perfect record, conceding no goals.
- England secured second place, losing only to Japan.
- New Zealand finished third, ahead of Mexico on goal difference.
- All matches were officiated by referees appointed by FIFA, adhering to the tournament’s regulations.
References
- FIFA, 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Official Match Reports (June–July 2011).
- FIFA Women’s Rankings – June 2011.
- Archived tournament data from the official FIFA website (fifa.com).
