Women's football in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| Governing body | Mexican Football Federation |
| National team | Women's national team |
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Women's association football is a largely amateur sport in Mexico, given the greater emphasis of the male competitions.[1][2]
History
The second Unofficial World Championships with women's national football teams was hosted by Mexico in 1971.[3] Recently, the game has grown in the country with the introduction of a women's professional league.[4][5][6] The final was won by Denmark was played at Estadio Azteca, in front of 112,500 attendees.[7]
Domestic League
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Liga MX Femenil is the national women's football in Mexico which began in 2016.[8][9][10] Liga Mexicana de Fútbol Femenil was a previous attempt to grow women's soccer in Mexico.
National team
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The national team has qualified for the World Cup three times: in 1999, 2011, and 2015. Many of their players have American heritage.[11][12]
References
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