Group play in the Women’s World Cup is moving into its crucial stage, and some nations could book their place in the round of 16 after only two matches.
Here, we take a look at all eight groups and what’s needed to secure a passage to the knockout rounds.
– Women’s World Cup bracket and fixtures schedule
This article will be updated with the latest permutations as the group stage progresses.
TIEBREAKERS
– points
– goal difference in all matches
– goals scored in all matches
– head-to-head points between teams level on points
– head-to-head goal difference between teams level on points
– head-to-head goals scored between teams level on points
– fair play points (yellow card: 1 point; indirect red card: 3 points; direct red card: 4 points; yellow card and direct red card: 5 points)
– drawing of lots
GROUP A
Sunday, July 30: Switzerland vs. New Zealand, Norway vs. Philippines
SWITZERLAND: They sit on top of the table and are firm favourites to progress; guaranteed to go through with a win/draw against co-hosts New Zealand.
A victory assures they will go through as group…
