1996 Algarve Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Portugal |
| Teams | 8 (from 2 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Norway (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Sweden |
| Third place | China |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 52 (3.25 per match) |
| Best player(s) | Hege Riise |
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The 1996 Algarve Cup was the third edition of the Algarve Cup, an invitational women's association football tournament. It took place between 11 and 17 March 1996 in Portugal with Norway winning the event for the second time in its history, defeating Sweden, 4–0 in the final-game.