[1] The event took place in Baltimore, Maryland, under the auspices of the International Lacrosse Federation.

Eleven teams competed in the event in two divisions.

[3] The United States successfully defended their title for the fifth consecutive time,[4] defeating Canada 15–14 in double overtime in the final.

[5] The championship game – in which Canada overcame a ten-goal deficit in the third quarter to force overtime – is considered by some to be the most exciting lacrosse game in history.

Only Blue Division participants were able to compete for the championship.