FIFA Women's World Rankings
Germany became the first team to surpass the United States at the top of the FIFA Women's World Rankings, which had been established just prior to the World Cup. German captain Bettina Wiegmann and forward Maren Meinert both retired after the match. Künzer's header was the last golden goal to decide an official international match, as the rule had been phased out by FIFA. It was also named the 2003 Goal of the Year by a poll of "Sportschau" readers, becoming the first women's goal to be featured.