The 24th edition of the Algarve Cup runs from March 1 through March 8 in the Algarve region of Portugal. Twelve teams make up three groups that will play in the round-robin tournament.
The United States is the all-time winner of the tournament, taking the title home 10 times. However, with the creation of the SheBelieves Cup in 2016, the U.S. has elected to skip the Algarve Cup, Joining the U.S. in the SheBelieves Cup is Germany, France, and England.
Groups
Group A
- Canada
- Denmark
- Russia
- Portugal
Group B
- Japan
- Norway
- Spain
- Iceland
Group C
- Sweden
- Australia
- Netherlands
- China PR
Squads by Group
Group A
Canada
Goalkeepers
- Sabrina D’Angelo, North Carolina Courage
- Stephanie Labbé, Washington Spirit
- Kailen Sheridan, Sky Blue FC
Defenders
- Lindsay Agnew, Ohio State Buckeyes
- Kadeisha Buchanan, Olympique Lyonnaise
- Allysha Chapman, Houston Dash
- Ashley Lawrence, Paris Saint-Germain
- Rebecca Quinn, Duke University
- Hannah Taylor, Eastside G98
- Shelina Zadorsky, Washington Spirit
Midfielders
- Jessie Fleming, UCLA
- Deanne Rose, Scarborough GS United
- Sophie Schmidt, 1. FFC Frankfurt
- Desiree Scott, FC Kansas City
- Sarah Stratigakis, Aurora United SC
Forwards
- Janine Beckie, Houston Dash
- Gabrielle Carle, CS Lévis-Est
- Jordyn Huitema, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Alex Lamontagne, Durham United FC
- Marie Levasseur, Memphis University
- Nichelle Prince, Houston Dash
- Christine Sinclair (c), Portland Thorns FC
Denmark
Goalkeepers
- Naja Bahrenscheer, Ballerup-Skovlunde Fodbold
- Line Geltzer Johansen, Vejle Boldklub
- Stina Lykke Petersen, KoldingQ
Defenders
- Luna Gevitz, Fortuna Hjørring
- Line Røddik Hansen, FC Barcelona
- Mie Leth Jans, Brøndby IF
- Janni Arnth Jensen, Linköpings FC
- Maja Kildemoes, Linköpings FC
- Theresa Nielsen, Vålerenga IF
- Cecilie Sandvej, SC Sand
- Simone Boye Sørensen, Brøndby IF
Midfielders
- Nanna Christiansen, Brøndby IF
- Line Sigvardsen Jensen, Washington Spirit
- Sofie Junge Pedersen, FC Rosengård
- Frederikke Skjødt Thøgersen, Fortuna Hjørring
- Sanne Troelsgaard, KoldingQ
- Sara Thrige, KoldingQ
- Katrine Veje, Brøndby IF
Forwards
- Pernille Harder (c), VfL Wolfsburg
- Stine Larsen, Brøndby IF
- Lise Overgaard Munk, 1. FFC Frankfurt
- Johanna Rasmussen, Linköpings FC
- Nicoline Sørensen, Brøndby IF
Portugal
Goalkeepers
- Rute Costa, SC Braga
- Patrícia Morais, Sporting CP
- Neide Simões, Valadares Gaia FC
Defenders
- Carole Costa, BV Cloppenburg
- Matilde Fidalgo, CF Benfica
- Matilde Figueiras, Sporting CP
- Raquel Infante, Levante UD
- Mónica Mendes, FC Neunkirch
- Sílvia Rebelo, SC Braga
- Filipa Rodrigues, GD Estoril
- Mélissa Antunes, SC Braga
Midfielders
- Ana Borges, Sporting CP
- Amanda DaCosta, Chicago Red Stars
- Diana Gomes, Valadares Gaia FC
- Vanessa Marques, SC Braga
- Cláudia Neto (c), Linköpings FC
- Fátima Pinto, Sporting CP
- Tatiana Pinto, Sporting CP
- Suzane Pires, Santos FC
- Dolores Silva, FF USV Jena
Forwards
- Ana Leite, Bayer Leverkusen
- Laura Luís, FF USV Jena
- Diana Silva, Sporting CP
Group B
Iceland
Goalkeepers
- Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir, Djurgårdens IF
- Sandra Sigurðardóttir, Valur
- Sonný Lára Þráinsdóttir, Breiðablik UBK
Defenders
- Arna Ásgrímsdóttir, Valur
- Sif Atladóttir, Kristianstad
- Thelma Björk Einarsdóttir, Valur
- Hallbera Guðný Gísladóttir, Djurgårdens IF
- Anna Björk Kristjánsdóttir, LB07
- Dóra María Lárusdóttir, Valur
- Málfríður Erna Sigurðardóttir, Breiðablik UBK
- Elísa Viðarsdóttir, Valur
- Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir, Eskilstuna United DFF
Midfielders
- Katrín Ásbjörnsdóttir, Stjarnan Women
- Dagný Brynjarsdóttir, Portland Thorns FC
- Fanndís Friðriksdóttir, Breiðablik UBK
- Sigríður Lára Garðarsdóttir, ÍBV
- Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir (c), VfL Wolfsburg
- Rakel Hönnudóttir, Breiðablik UBK
- Sandra Jessen, Þór/KA
- Gunnhildur Yrsa Jónsdóttir, Vålerenga
Forwards
- Elín Metta Jensen, Valur
- Berglind Björg Þorvaldsdóttir, Fylkir
- Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir, Valur
Japan
Goalkeepers
- Erina Yamane, JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
- Ayaka Yamashita, NTV Beleza
- Chika Hirao, Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
Defenders
- Saori Ariyoshi, NTV Beleza
- Aya Sameshima, INAC Kobe Leonessa
- Saki Kumagai, Olympique Lyonnais
- Yuri Kawamura, Albirex Niigata Ladies
- Kaede Nakamura, Albirex Niigata Ladies
- Kumi Yokoyama, AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies
Midfielders
- Rumi Utsugi, Seattle Reign FC
- Emi Nakajima, INAC Kobe Leonessa
- Mizuho Sakaguchi, NTV Beleza
- Yu Nakasato, NTV Beleza
- Hikari Takagi, Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
- Yui Hasegawa, NTV Beleza
- Yuka Momiki, NTV Beleza
Forwards
- Sonoko Chiba, AS Harima ALBION
- Yuika Sugasawa, Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
- Mana Iwabuchi, FC Bayern Munich
- Rika Masuya, INAC Kobe Leonessa
- Mina Tanaka, NTV Beleza
- Mayu Sasaki, Vegalta Sendai Ladies
- Hikaru Kitagawa, Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
Norway
Goalkeepers
- Ingrid Hjelmseth, Stabæk
- Cecilie Fiskerstrand, LSK Kvinner FK
- Kristine Nøstmo, SK Trondheims-Ørn
Defenders
- Ingrid Moe Wold, LSK Kvinner FK
- Maria Thorisdottir, Klepp IL
- Stine Reinås, Stabæk
- Andrine Tomter, Avaldsnes IL
- Maren Mjelde, Chelsea LFC
- Nora Holstad Berge, FC Bayern Munich
- Anja Sønstevold, LSK Kvinner FK
Midfielders
- Guro Reiten, LSK Kvinner FK
- Andrine Hegerberg, Birmingham City LFC
- Caroline Graham Hansen, VfL Wolfsburg
- Ingrid Schjelderup, Eskilstuna United DFF
- Kristine Minde, Linköpings FC
- Vilde Bøe Risa, Arna-Bjørnar
- Ingvild Isaksen, Stabæk
- Ingrid Marie Spord, LSK Kvinner FK
Forwards
- Hege Hansen, Klepp IL
- Ada Hegerberg, Olympique Lyonnais
- Elise Thorsnes, Avaldsnes IL
- Lisa-Marie Karlseng Utland, Røa IL
- Synne Jensen, Stabæk
Spain
Goalkeepers
- Sandra Paños, FC Barcelona
- María Asunción Quiñones, Real Sociedad
- Esther Sullastres, Valencia CF
Defenders
- Ivana Andrés, Valencia CF
- María Pilar León, Atlético Madrid
- Alexandra López, Atlético Madrid
- Leila Ouahabi, FC Barcelona
- Irene Paredes, Paris Saint-Germain
- Andrea Pereira, Atlético Madrid
Midfielders
- Marta Torrejón, FC Barcelona
- Marta Corredera, Atlético Madrid
- Andrea Falcón, Atlético de Madrid
- Patricia Guijarro, FC Barcelona
- Victoria Losada, FC Barcelona
- Silvia Meseguer, Atlético Madrid
- Alexia Putellas, FC Barcelona
- Amanda Sampedro, Atlético Madrid
- Virginia Torrecilla, Montpellier HSC
Forwards
- Sonia Bermúdez, Atlético Madrid
- Verónica Boquete (c), Paris Saint-Germain
- Mariona Caldentey, FC Barcelona
- Olga García, FC Barcelona
- Jennifer Hermoso, FC Barcelona
Group C
Australia
Goalkeepers
- Mackenzie Arnold, Brisbane Roar
- Lydia Williams, Melbourne City
Defenders
- Teigen Allen, Melbourne City
- Ellie Carpenter, Western Sydney Wanderers
- Steph Catley, Melbourne City
- Emma Checker, Canberra United
- Amy Harrison, Sydney FC
- Alanna Kennedy, Sydney FC
- Clare Polkinghorne (Co-captain), Brisbane Roar
Midfielders
- Alex Chidiac, Adelaide United
- Caitlin Foord, Sydney FC
- Katrina Gorry, Brisbane Roar
- Elise Kellond-Knight, 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
- Chloe Logarzo, Newcastle Jets
- Gema Simon, Newcastle Jets
- Emily van Egmond, VfL Wolfsburg
Forwards
- Lisa De Vanna (Co-captain), Canberra United
- Emily Gielnik, Brisbane Roar
- Samantha Kerr, Perth Glory
- Hayley Raso, Canberra United
- Kyah Simon, Sydney FC
Netherlands
Goalkeepers
- Angela Christ, PSV/FC Eindhoven
- Loes Geurts, Paris Saint-Germain
- Sari van Veenendaal, Arsenal LFC
Defenders
- Mandy van den Berg (c), Reading FC
- Sheila van den Bulk, Djurgårdens IF
- Kika van Es, Achilles ’29
- Stefanie van der Gragt, FC Bayern Munich
- Desiree van Lunteren, Ajax
- Liza van der Most, Ajax
- Siri Worm, FC Twente
- Anouk Dekker, Montpellier
Midfielders
- Daniëlle van de Donk, Arsenal LFC
- Sisca Folkertsma, PSV/FC Eindhoven
- Jackie Groenen, 1. FFC Frankfurt
- Tessel Middag, Manchester City WFC
- Jill Roord, FC Twente
- Sherida Spitse, FC Twente
- Kelly Zeeman, Ajax
Forwards
- Lineth Beerensteyn, FC Twente
- Renate Jansen, FC Twente
- Lieke Martens, FC Rosengård
- Vivianne Miedema, FC Bayern Munich
- Shanice van de Sanden, Liverpool
Sweden
Goalkeepers
- Hedvig Lindahl, Chelsea LFC
- Hilda Carlén, Piteå IF
- Zecira Musovic, FC Rosengård
Defenders
- Jonna Andersson, Linköpings FC
- Linda Sembrant, Montpellier HSC
- Emma Berglund, FC Rosengård
- Nilla Fischer, VfL Wolfsburg
- Magdalena Eriksson, Linköpings FC
- Jessica Samuelsson, Linköpings FC
- Hanna Glas, Eskilstuna United DFF
- Hanne Gråhns, KIF Örebro DFF
Midfielders
- Lisa Dahlkvist, KIF Örebro DFF
- Lina Hurtig, Linköpings FC
- Elin Rubensson, Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC
- Hanna Folkesson, FC Rosengård
- Caroline Seger, Olympique Lyonnais
- Olivia Schough, Eskilstuna United DFF
Forwards
- Lotta Schelin, FC Rosengård
- Kosovare Asllani, Manchester City WFC
- Stina Blackstenius, Montpellier HSC
- Fridolina Rolfö, FC Bayern Munich
- Pauline Hammarlund, Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC
- Mimmi Larsson, Eskilstuna United DFF
Schedule and Results
In the group stage, twelve teams play round-robin style. The two teams with the most points will play in the final. If two teams are tied on group-stage points, their head-to-head results determine the higher seed for the placement matches.
Group Stage
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| Date |
Time |
Teams |
Location |
Results |
| March 1 |
15:00 |
Portugal vs. Russia |
Lagos Municipal Stadium, Lagos |
Portugal 0–1 Russia |
|
15:00 |
Denmark vs. Canada |
Albufeira Municipal Stadium, Albufeira |
Denmark 0–1 Canada |
|
14:45 |
Japan vs. Spain |
Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal |
Japan 1–2 Spain |
|
18:30 |
Norway vs. Iceland |
Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal |
Norway 1–1 Iceland |
|
18:30 |
Netherlands vs. China PR |
Lagos Municipal Stadium, Lagos |
Netherlands 1–0 China PR |
|
18:30 |
Australia vs. Sweden |
Albufeira Municipal Stadium, Albufeira |
Australia 0–1 Sweden |
| March 3 |
15:00 |
Russia vs. Canada |
Estádio Algarve |
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15:00 |
Portugal vs. Denmark |
Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal |
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14:45 |
Japan vs. Iceland |
Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal |
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18:30 |
Spain vs. Norway |
Estádio Algarve |
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15:00 |
Australia vs. Netherlands |
VRS António Sports Complex, Vila Real de Santo António |
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18:30 |
China PR vs. Sweden |
VRS António Sports Complex, Vila Real de Santo António |
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| March 6 |
19:00 |
Russia vs. Denmark |
VRS António Sports Complex, Vila Real de Santo António |
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19:00 |
Canada vs. Portugal |
Estádio Algarve |
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14:45 |
Norway vs. Japan |
Estádio Algarve |
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14:45 |
Iceland vs. Spain |
VRS António Sports Complex, Vila Real de Santo António |
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15:00 |
China PR vs. Australia |
Albufeira Municipal Stadium, Albufeira |
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15:00 |
Sweden vs. Netherlands |
Lagos Municipal Stadium, Lagos |
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Placement Matches
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11th Place
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| March 8 |
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tbd |
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9th Place
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| March 8 |
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tbd |
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7th Place
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| March 8 |
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tbd |
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5th Place
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| March 8 |
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tbd |
tbd |
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3rd Place
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| March 8 |
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tbd |
tbd |
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Final
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| March 8 |
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