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 began on Saturday when Group A winner Switzerland lost heavily to Group B runner-up Spain, 5-1 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.
World Cup bracket
Knockout stage schedule
(All times U.S./Eastern)
Round of 16
Saturday, Aug. 5
Spain 5, Switzerland 1
Japan 3, Norway 1
Netherlands 2, South Africa 0
Sunday, Aug. 6
Sweden 0, USWNT 0 (Sweden win on PKs, 5-4)
Monday, Aug. 7
England 0, Nigeria 0 (England win on PKs, 4-2)
Australia 2, Denmark 0
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Colombia 1, Jamaica 0
France 4, Morocco 0
Quarterfinals
Thursday, Aug. 10
Spain 2, Netherlands 1
Friday, Aug. 11
Sweden 2, Japan 1
Saturday, Aug. 12
Australia vs. France, 3 a.m. on Fox
England vs. Colombia, 6:30 a.m. on Fox
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…
