2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
| FİFA U-17 Qadınlararası Dünya Çempionatı Azərbaycan 2012 | |
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| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Azerbaijan |
| Dates | 22 September – 13 October |
| Teams | 16 (from 6 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 France (1st title)
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| Runners-up |
 North Korea
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| Third place |
 Ghana
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| Fourth place |
 Germany
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 32 |
| Goals scored | 119 (3.72 per match) |
| Attendance | 257,666 (8,052 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
Ri Un-Sim (8 goals)
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| Best player |
Griedge Mbock Bathy
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| Best goalkeeper |
Romane Bruneau
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| Fair play award |
 Japan
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The 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the third edition of the women's football tournament, and was held in Azerbaijan from 22 September to 13 October, following a decision by the Executive Committee on 19 March 2010. Defending champions South Korea failed to qualify for the tournament.
France won the title after defeating Korea DPR 1–1 (7–6 after pen.).
The official mascot of this World Cup was The Top Top Girl (Top Top Qız), which means ball in Azerbaijani, a young girl with the national flag painted on her cheeks. Its body is blue, red, green and white kit like the host's national team and her brown hair in a ponytail designed to resemble what is known as a buta, a curving decorative motif widely used in Azerbaijani art.
All four venues were initially to be staged only in Baku. There were also matches in Lankaran.Tofiq Bahramov Stadium was the stadium where the final was held.
A total of 14 referees and 28 assistant referees were appointed by FIFA for the tournament.
Etsuko Fukano Ri Hyang-Ok
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