The 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on the cusp of the Round of 16.
The 32 qualified national teams participating in the group stage will be trimmed down to 16 for the next phase of the tournament as the battle for glory begins to intensify for those still in the running.
The entire bracket is already predetermined by FIFA ahead of the tournament with only the slots needed to be filled in by the final group stage finishes. From the Round of 16 onwards there will be no second chances, as the tournament becomes a straight knockout battle — win or go home.
The Sporting News lays out all you need to know about the Round of 16.
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Women’s World Cup group tables, standings 2023
Eleven teams have already qualified for the Round of 16 and 11 teams have been mathematically eliminated as of Tuesday, August 1.
Updated as of Tuesday, August 1 (Q=Qualified, E=Eliminated)
| Group A | 1. Switzerland-Q | 2. Norway-Q | 3. New Zealand-E | 4. Philippines-E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group B | 1. Australia-Q | 2. Nigeria-Q | 3. Canada-E | 4. Rep. of Ireland-E |
| Group C | 1. Japan-Q | 2. Spain-Q | 3. Zambia-E | 4. Costa Rica-E |
| Group D | 1. England-Q | 2. Denmark-Q | 3. China-E | 4. Haiti-E |
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