Whoever prevails today will have a huge challenge awaiting them in the quarter-finals as they will face the winner of Sweden vs the United States, who play tomorrow.
- Round of 16: Sweden vs. United States – (Melbourne Rectangular; 7pm local / 5am ET / 10am UK)
Whoever emerges from that quarter-final meeting would likely be the favourites to win the tournament and would face one of Spain or Netherlands/South Africa as they attempted to book their place in the Women’s World Cup final.
Friday, Aug. 11 (Quarter-final)
- Spain vs. Netherlands or South Africa – (Wellington Regional; 1pm local / 9pm ET [Thursday] / 2am UK)
- Japan or Norway vs. Sweden or United States – (Eden Park, Auckland; 7.30pm local / 3.30am ET / 8.30am UK)
The semi-final would take place on Tuesday, August 15.