1996 Algarve Cup

1996 Algarve Cup
Tournament details
Host countryPortugal
Teams8 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)8
Final positions
Champions Norway (2nd title)
Runners-up Sweden
Third place China
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored52 (3.25 per match)
Best player(s) Hege Riise
1995
1997

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.