The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was the 5th edition of the tournament. It was held in Germany, who also hosted the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup a year later, from 13 July to 1 August 2010. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation.

Venues

Qualified teams

Nigerian team ban

On 30 June 2010, President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan announced he would suspend the Nigeria Football Federation from FIFA competition for 2 years. This put the Falconets place at the competition in jeopardy. On 5 July 2010, the ban was lifted.

Squads

Final draw

No two teams from the same confederation were to be drawn in the same group, with the exception of Group A, which would include two European teams.

Group stage

The ranking of each team in each group was determined as follows: If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows: It has been decided by FIFA to remove the use of the fair play point system as an option to determine the ranking of teams at the conclusion of the group phase (art. 25 par. 5g).

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Knockout stage

Bracket

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third place playoff

Final

Awards

The following awards were given for the tournament:

Goalscorers