In all likelihood, only one of FIFA No. 7 Canada and No. 13 Australia can advance to the knockout round, while one will almost surely be eliminated as they meet in their Group B finale at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Canada hold the upper hand, needing just a draw to secure advancement to the knockout round, but such a result would leave them only able to win the group should Nigeria lose to already eliminated Republic of Ireland.
Co-hosts Australia, meanwhile, almost surely need a win to advance. There is a very specific scenario in which they could make it through with a draw, but it would require a Nigeria defeat in such a manner that sees Australia snatch the tiebreakers.
Thus, it all rides on this match as the two favoured sides in the four-team group are suddenly staring down the gun barrel of an early exit from the latest FIFA showcase tournament. Such a result would be a bitter pill to swallow for two sides that have visions of a knockout stage run given their stature and status in the women’s game.
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Canada vs Australia live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX, Telemundo | Fubo, Fox Sports site/app, Peacock (Spanish), Telemundo Deportes site/app |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC… |
