Women’s soccer has never been louder, prouder, or more unstoppable. Around the world, stadiums once filled only for men’s games now shake under the roar of fans watching women’s teams make history.
There are moments in sports when numbers tell the story before a ball is even kicked. The sound of a crowd, the sight of a packed stadium, the shared heartbeat of tens of thousands waiting for something to begin — that’s where the magic lives.
For women’s soccer, those moments have carried even deeper meaning. Each seat filled, each flag waved, each chant that rose from the stands has represented far more than attendance. It has represented validation, resilience, and change.
For decades, women’s soccer has fought its way into the world’s largest arenas, building from small community pitches to world stages like Wembley and the Camp Nou. What was once sidelined has become a centerpiece, with record-breaking audiences proving that the women’s game commands the same passion, talent, and loyalty as any other.
The ten matches below stand among the most attended in women’s soccer history.
Some belong to a different time, when records were written by word of mouth and enthusiasm filled the stands long before recognition arrived. Others are modern milestones, streamed worldwide and supported by professional leagues and millions of fans.
Together, they form a timeline of progress, moments when the world showed up, loud and proud, to watch the women’s game shine.
- 1. Denmark vs. Mexico, 1971 Women’s World Cup Final
- 2. Barcelona vs. Wolfsburg, 2022 UEFA Women’s Champions League Semifinal
- 3. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, 2022 UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinal
- 4. United States vs. China, 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final
- 5. Brazil vs. Norway, 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Third-Place Match
- 6. Mexico vs. Argentina, 1971 Women’s World Cup Group Stage
- 7. England vs. Germany, 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro Final
- 8. England vs. Brazil, 2023 Women’s Finalissima
- 9. United States vs. Japan, 2012 Olympic Final
- 10. Mexico vs. Italy, 1971 Women’s World Cup Semifinal
1. Denmark vs. Mexico, 1971 Women’s World Cup Final
Attendance: 110,000 | Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

In 1971, the world wasn’t supposed to see this. Women’s soccer had no official World Cup, no global platform, and little institutional support. Yet more than 100,000 fans filled the Estadio Azteca to watch Mexico face Denmark in what would become a mythical final.
The sound was deafening. The sight, unforgettable. Mexico’s team played with the weight of national pride on their shoulders, while Denmark — a small northern nation — stood on the brink of a global breakthrough. The atmosphere pulsed with excitement and defiance, a statement that no governing body could silence the demand for women’s football.
Though official recognition would take decades, this match remains a symbol of what passion can achieve without permission.
It’s the largest reported attendance ever for a women’s match, and to this day, it stands as proof that interest in the women’s game was never born in the modern era; it was only waiting to be seen.
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2. Barcelona vs. Wolfsburg, 2022 UEFA Women’s Champions League Semifinal
Attendance: 91,648 | Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona

In April 2022, Barcelona Femení hosted Wolfsburg in a Champions League semifinal that redefined what club football could be. More than 91,000 people filled Camp Nou to witness a display of dominance, style, and celebration.
This was no novelty event. It was a culmination of years of investment, community building, and cultural pride. The crowd was multigenerational families, lifelong Barça fans, and young girls wearing shirts with their heroes’ names.
Every cheer echoed a change that had been building across Europe: women’s football was no longer something you had to seek out; it was something you showed up for.
That night, Barcelona’s victory on the field was matched by a victory in the stands. The numbers spoke volumes, but the feeling of unity and belonging was even greater.
3. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, 2022 UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinal
Attendance: 91,553 | Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona

Just a few weeks before the Wolfsburg semifinal, Barcelona hosted its rivals, Real Madrid in the quarterfinal. The result was another astonishing attendance — 91,553 fans packed into Camp Nou to witness the first women’s “Clásico” in European competition.
The intensity of the rivalry, already fierce in the men’s game, took on a new dimension. This time, it was the women’s teams carrying the torch, and the city responded with pride and passion. The spectacle on the field was matched by a sea of color in the stands, a living declaration that women’s football in Spain had arrived.
In less than a month, Barcelona broke its own record twice. The message was clear: the women’s game had crossed a threshold that would only keep expanding.
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4. United States vs. China, 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final
Attendance: 90,185 | Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

For many Americans, this was the day women’s soccer became a part of national culture. The United States faced China in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl before more than 90,000 fans, the largest attendance ever for a women’s sporting event at the time.
The match itself was tense and gripping, a 0–0 draw that led to a penalty shootout. When Brandi Chastain’s kick hit the net and the stadium erupted, it was more than a celebration of victory; it was a moment that shifted perception.
That image of triumph, joy, and relief traveled the world. It became an emblem of empowerment and a catalyst for growth in women’s sports. The attendance was a headline, but the legacy was a movement.
5. Brazil vs. Norway, 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Third-Place Match
Attendance: 90,185 | Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
The 1999 World Cup was so well attended that even the third-place match filled the Rose Bowl with the same crowd count as the final. Brazil and Norway faced off before 90,185 spectators, a proof of the tournament’s enormous success.
That level of turnout for a consolation match underscored the depth of enthusiasm that year. Fans weren’t just drawn by the stakes; they came for the joy of the game itself.
The 1999 tournament changed everything for women’s soccer in the United States. It established the players as household names and set a global standard for what women’s competitions could achieve.
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6. Mexico vs. Argentina, 1971 Women’s World Cup Group Stage
Attendance: 90,000 | Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
During the 1971 tournament, Mexico’s group stage clash with Argentina drew around 90,000 fans to the Azteca. It was a reminder that the support for women’s soccer wasn’t a one-time event; it was consistent and electric throughout the competition.
The crowd’s energy carried the same feverish excitement seen in men’s matches.
Flags waved, chants rolled across the stands, and the atmosphere made the players feel like pioneers on a world stage. For many, that tournament was their first taste of what equality in sport could look like, even if it would take decades for the rest of the world to catch up.
7. England vs. Germany, 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro Final
Attendance: 87,192 | Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

When England met Germany in the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro Final, Wembley Stadium was packed to its limits. The host nation was chasing its first major title, and the anticipation was overwhelming.
The day carried the feeling of a national celebration. Every moment, from the warm-up to the final whistle, was drenched in emotion. England’s eventual victory sent waves of joy across the country and cemented the team’s place in football history.
The match wasn’t just about silverware. It was about belief, investment, and transformation. Wembley’s attendance that day reflected a society ready to embrace women’s soccer as part of its sporting identity.
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8. England vs. Brazil, 2023 Women’s Finalissima
Attendance: 83,132 | Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

A year later, Wembley was once again the stage for another record-breaking night. England faced Brazil in the Women’s Finalissima, a match uniting the champions of Europe and South America. More than 83,000 fans turned up to watch two global powers collide.
The game carried the energy of a final, even though it was a newly created event.
Fans from both continents filled the stadium with song and color. The scale of the crowd showed how quickly women’s soccer had grown beyond regional competitions. It had become truly global.
9. United States vs. Japan, 2012 Olympic Final
Attendance: 80,203 | Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

The 2012 Olympic final between the United States and Japan drew over a thousand fans, making it one of the largest attendances in Olympic football history. The matchup between two elite teams captured the world’s attention and reflected the rising international stature of the women’s game.
The setting of Wembley added to the grandeur.
For the players, walking onto that field was an honor; for the audience, it was an affirmation of equality. The Olympic stage gave women’s soccer a visibility that helped fuel its continued rise in the decade that followed.
10. Mexico vs. Italy, 1971 Women’s World Cup Semifinal
Attendance: 80,000 | Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
The semifinal between Mexico and Italy in 1971 was another electrifying moment in the early years of women’s soccer. Around 80,000 people filled the Azteca, proving again that the hunger for the women’s game had been there all along.
The atmosphere was jubilant and emotional. Fans came not just for the sport but for the sense of pride and belonging that surrounded it. For players, stepping onto that pitch meant breaking barriers with every touch of the ball.
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