The tournament has seen record crowds and global TV audiences. It is a transformation from the first Women’s World Cup in China in 1991 that came at a time when the game was developed in only a few countries.

Now, it’s a big business professional sport, with the top stars heroes and role models for young girls who can now dream of one day scoring the winner for their country in a World Cup.

So what’s next for women’s football?

Can it grow to be as big as the men’s game? Can all countries have a fair chance of one day tasting World Cup glory?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Shireen Ahmed – Senior contributor with CBC Sports and covering the Women’s World Cup.

Usher Komugisha – Sports journalist and former professional athlete.

Farkhunda Muhtaj – Professional footballer in the Netherlands and captain of the Afghanistan women’s national team.