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If FIFA, football’s governing body, had had its way, Copa 71 – the first women’s World Cup would never have taken place, but their attempts to ban the tournament backfired spectacularly, and the matches were seen by huge numbers of fans. Copa 71 became the most watched women's sporting event in history. Ann Stengard and Birte Kjems, midfielder and goalkeeper from the victorious Danish team give us their accounts of this extraordinary event. From playing on homemade pitches in the Danish forests to Mexico City’s Azteca stadium with crowds of over 100,000 and yet more watching on television. The story of the competition has been made into a documentary film called Copa 71. Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Julian Siddle (Photo: Ann Stengard and Birte Kjems. Credit: Birte Kjems)