The Algarve Cup is a global invitation tournament for national teams in women’s football.
Held annually in the Algarve since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious women’s football events demonstrating a high level of professional skill.
The United States will start their defence of the title, which they have won seven times in the last nine years, next Wednesday, February 29 against Denmark in Lagos.
On March 5 the USA and Japan will meet for the first time since the 2011 Women’s World Cup Final, which Japan won on penalties after extra-time.
Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Portugal compete, along with Hungary, in the non-championship Group C.
GROUP A
29-02-2012
14:00 Germany/Iceland at Municipal Stadium, Lagos
15:00 Sweden/China at Municipal Stadium, VRS António
02-03-2012
15:00 Germany/China at Municipal Stadium, VRS António
13:30 Iceland/Sweden at Nora Sports Complex, Ferreiras
05-03-2012
15:00 Sweden/Germany at Bela Vista Stadium, Parchal
15:00 China / Iceland at Municipal Stadium, Lagos
GROUP B
29-02-2012
12:40 Japan/Norway at Bela Vista Stadium, Parchal
17:00 USA/Denmark at Municipal Stadium, Lagos
02-03-2012
12:10 Denmark/Japan at Bela Vista Stadium, Parchal
15:00 USA/Norway at Municipal Stadium, Lagos
05-03-2012
14:10 Japan/USA at Algarve Stadium, Faro
14:10 Norway/Denmarkat Nora Sports Complex, Ferreiras
GROUP C
29-02-2012
15:00 Rep. Ireland/Hungary at Dr. Francisco Vieira Stadium, Silves
15:45 Portugal/Wales at Bela Vista Stadium, Parchal
02-03-2012
15:15 Portugal/Hungaryat Bela Vista Stadium, Parchal
18:00 Wales/Rep. Ireland at Nora Sports Complex, Ferreiras
05-03-2012
17:15 Hungary/Wales at Municipal Stadium, VRS António
17:15 Portugal/Rep. Ireland at Algarve Stadium, Faro
