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2. Prior to 2015, which two players are the all-time leading scorers in Women’s World Cup tournament history?

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A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police carries the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy along with West Ottawa Soccer Club player Talia Laroche, who carries the Official Match Ball as part of the preliminary activities surrounding the official draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec, Dec. 6, 2014.

Abby Wambach and Birgit Prinz

Michelle Akers and Ann-Kristin Aarones

Marta and Birgit Prinz

Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach

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