The most competitive Women’s World Cup yet delivered on its promise during the group stage, setting up for knockout rounds that should be equally as exciting.
The round of 16 begins on Saturday when Group A winner Switzerland take on Group B runner-up Spain in Auckland, while hosts Australia play in front of a home crowd again on Monday. All remaining teams are eyeing a spot in the final, which takes place on August 20 in Sydney.
Here’s a handy guide to the knockout rounds, which will be updated as the tournament progresses.
Full World Cup bracket
Knockout stage schedule
(All times U.S./Eastern)
Round of 16
Saturday, August 5
Match 49: Switzerland vs. Spain, 1 a.m.
Match 50: Japan vs. Norway, 4 a.m.
Match 51: Group E winner vs. Group G runner-up, 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 6
Match 52: Group G winner vs. Group E runner-up, 5 a.m.
Monday, August 7
Match 54: Group D winner vs. Nigeria, 3:30 a.m.
Match 53: Australia vs. Group D runner-up, 6:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 8
Match 56: Group H winner vs. Group F runner-up, 4:30 a.m.
Match 55: Group F winner vs. Group H runner-up, 7 a.m.
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.
World Cup group stage standings, table
Switzerland |
3 |
1-2-0 |
+2 |
5 |
Norway |
3 |
1-1-1 |
+5 |
4 |
New Zealand |
3 |
1-1-1 |
0 |
4 |
The Philippines |
3 |
1-0-2 |
-7 |
3 |
Australia |
3 |
2-0-1 |
+4 |
6 |
Nigeria |
3 |
1-2-0 |
+1 |
5 |
Canada |
3 |
1-1-1 |
-3 |
4 |
Ireland |
3 |
0-1-2 |
-2 |
1 |
Japan |
3 |
3-0-0 |
+11 |
9 |
Spain |
3 |
2-0-1 |
+4 |
6 |
Zambia |
3 |
1-0-2 |
-8 |
3 |
Costa Rica |
3 |
0-0-3 |
-7 |
0 |
England |
2 |
2-0-0 |
+2 |
6 |
Denmark |
2 |
1-0-1 |
0 |
3 |
China |
2 |
1-0-1 |
0 |
3 |
Haiti |
2 |
0-0-2 |
-2 |
0 |
United States |
2 |
1-1-0 |
+3 |
4 |
The Netherlands |
2 |
1-1-0 |
+1 |
4 |
Portugal |
2 |
1-0-1 |
+1 |
3 |
Vietnam |
2 |
0-0-2 |
-5 |
0 |
France |
2 |
1-1-0 |
+1 |
4 |
Jamaica |
2 |
1-1-0 |
+1 |
4 |
Brazil |
2 |
1-0-1 |
+3 |
3 |
Panama |
2 |
0-0-2 |
-5 |
0 |
Sweden |
2 |
2-0-0 |
+6 |
6 |
Italy |
2 |
1-0-1 |
-4 |
3 |
South Africa |
2 |
0-1-1 |
-1 |
1 |
Argentina |
2 |
0-1-1 |
-1 |
1 |
Colombia |
2 |
2-0-0 |
+3 |
6 |
Germany |
2 |
1-0-1 |
+5 |
3 |
Morocco |
2 |
1-0-1 |
-5 |
3 |
South Korea |
2 |
0-0-2 |
-3 |
0 |