Fresh from their thumping win over the Asian champions China in their final group stage game, England face the top-ranked side in Africa in the World Cup round of 16. Though the odds firmly favor the Lionesses, Nigeria have already proven that they can be a match for the tournament’s big guns, stunning hosts Australia in Brisbane on their way to second place in Group B ahead of Olympic champions Canada, who they held to a 0-0 draw.
Nigeria have never won a knockout game at the Women’s World Cup, their last experience at this stage of the tournament coming in 1999 where they lost to Brazil in the quarterfinals. By contrast, England will have their eyes on a path to the final that looks altogether more favorable after the group stage than it had beforehand. Here is how you can watch the match and what you need to know:
Viewing information
- Date: Monday, August 7 | Time: 3:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Lang Park — Brisbane, Australia
- TV: Fox Sports 1 | Live stream: fubo (Try for free), Fox Sports app
- Odds: England -450; Draw +400; Nigeria +1000
Storylines
England: The Lionesses’ tournament burst into life in their final group stage game, two slightly gritty 1-0 wins followed by the Lauren James-inspired demolition of China, the young Chelsea…
