The World Cup Group Stage wrapped up, and the Round of 16 play will finish by tomorrow, concluding a wildly chaotic week. A handful of top-ranked teams were sent home in shocking fashion, including the USWNT, whose loss was decided by a millimeter. We’ll look back on the madness this past week in the Women’s World Cup, so without further ado, here’s your must-read recap:
High of the Weekend
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after Australia’s Round of 16 win ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/nQlu2RgjlR
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 7, 2023
Australia, the tournament hosts, are still in and finding success even without Sam Kerr, their star player. Australia beat Denmark 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
Kerr has been on the bench since the very first game after suffering a calf injury. Even when she’s not playing, her girlfriend Kristie Mewis went to her game to show her support. Kristie and Sam may be our favorite soccer power couple. We’ll continue to root for the hosts, the Matildas, as they play on Saturday.
Low of the Weekend
Lauren James has been shown a straight red card for violent conduct.
It results in a one-match ban, with a possible extension of that reviewed by FIFA 😬 pic.twitter.com/0sUzS5E2EF
— Women’s Transfer News (@womenstransfer)
