The most competitive Women’s World Cup to date delivered on its promise during the group stage, paving the way for an equally intriguing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Round of 16
South Africa defeated Italy 3-2, and France defeated Panama 6-3 to advance to the round of 16. Jamaica and Brazil drew 0-0, while Sweden defeated Argentina 2-0.
Sweden advances to the Round of 16 after finishing first in Group G with nine points from three games, while Jamaica qualifies ahead of Brazil after finishing second in Group F.
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Nigeria, England, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United States, Japan, and Spain have already qualified for the round of 16. Australia, Norway, and Switzerland are among the others.
The round of 16 begins on Saturday in Auckland, when Group A champion Switzerland takes on Group B runner-up Spain, while hosts Australia plays again on Monday. All of the remaining teams are vying for a position in the final, which will be held on August 20 in Sydney.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Round of 16
Saturday, August 5
- Match 49: Switzerland vs. Spain, 1 a.m.
- Match 50: Japan vs. Norway, 4 a.m.
- Match 51: Netherlands vs. South Africa, 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 6
- Match 52: Sweden vs. United States, 5 a.m.
Monday, August 7
- Match 54: England vs. Nigeria, 3:30 a.m.
- Match 53: Australia vs. Denmark, 6:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 8
- Match 56: Colombia vs. Jamaica, 4:30 a.m.
- Match 55: France vs. Morocco, 7 a.m.
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Quarterfinals
Thursday, August 10
- Quarterfinal 1: Winner of match 49 vs. Winner of match 51, 9, p.m.
Friday, August 11
- Quarterfinal 2: Winner of match 50 vs. Winner of match 52, 3:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 12
- Quarterfinal 3: Winner of match 53 vs. Winner of match 55, 3 a.m.
- Quarterfinal 4: Winner of match 54 vs. Winner of match 56, 6:30 a.m.
Semifinals
Tuesday, August 15
- Semifinal 1: Winner of quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner of quarterfinal 2, 4 a.m.
Wednesday, August 16
- Semifinal 2: Winner of quarterfinal 3 vs. Winner of quarterfinal 4, 6 a.m.
Third Place
Saturday, August 19
- Loser of semifinal 1 vs. Loser of semifinal 2, 4 a.m.
Final
Sunday, August 20
- Winner of semifinal 1 vs. Winner of semifinal 2, 6 a.m.
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