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INFOGRAPHIC: FIFA Women’s World Cup by the numbers

The FIFA Women's World Cup trophy is seen during the opening press conference for the competition, in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday June 4, 2015. The Women's World Cup is being held in six Canadian cities, including Vancouver, from June 6 to July 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup is well underway.

It is the first time Canada is hosting the tournament, and the home team is off to a good start with a win over China in the opening match this weekend.

It is projected the Cup will bring more than $36 million to the Vancouver economy, and local fans are hyped to see the best female soccer players in the world show off their skills at BC Place.

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The tournament ends in Vancouver July 5.

Here is the FIFA Women’s World Cup by the numbers.

 

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