 The venues also employed new security measures that were required by the U.S. government following the September 11 attacks in 2001.Sixteen teams participated in the 2003 Women's World Cup, determined by a set of continental qualification tournaments that took place from 18 August 2001 to 12 July 2003.Three teams, Argentina, France, and South Korea, made their Women's World Cup debuts in the 2003 tournament.