The United States women’s national team will begin the knockout rounds of the World Cup against long-time rivals Sweden. The two sides will face off at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. This will be the sixth consecutive World Cup meeting between the two sides and the U.S. have three wins and a draw across the previous five meetings, though fans will have poor memories of the Swedens from the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Take a look at how to watch the game and a quick scouting report on Sweden
Viewing Information
- Date: Sunday, August 6 | Time: 5 a.m. ET
- Location: AAMI Park — Melbourne, Australia
- TV: Fox | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
- Odds: Sweden +285; Draw +215; USWNT -101
Who are Sweden and why are they a USWNT rival?
They are a rated contender as the No. 3 FIFA-ranked team in the world. They are no strangers to eliminating or disappointing the U.S. in major international tournaments. They may not have the winning record against them in the World Cup, but they absolutely rocked the USWNT 3-0 during the group stage of the Tokyo Olympics in 2016. The Europeans went undefeated in their group and picked up three wins against Argentina, South…
