The 2013 IFAF Women's World Championship was the second

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competition for women. It took place between 30 June and 6 July 2013. The tournament was hosted at the ISS Stadion in

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. The defending champion, the United States, won its second title after defeating Canada 64–0 in the final. Host team Finland won the bronze medal.

Participating teams

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Placement games

References

External links

Official website
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