The most competitive Women’s World Cup yet delivered on its promise during the group stage, setting up for knockout rounds that should be equally as exciting.
The round of 16 begins on Saturday when Group A winner Switzerland take on Group B runner-up Spain in Auckland, while hosts Australia play in front of a home crowd again on Monday. All remaining teams are eyeing a spot in the final, which takes place on August 20 in Sydney.
Here’s a handy guide to the knockout rounds, which will be updated as the tournament progresses.
World Cup bracket
Knockout stage schedule
(All times U.S./Eastern)
Round of 16
Saturday, August 5
Match 49: Switzerland vs. Spain, 1 a.m.
Match 50: Japan vs. Norway, 4 a.m.
Match 51: Group E winner vs. Group G runner-up, 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 6
Match 52: Group G winner vs. Group E runner-up, 5 a.m.
Monday, August 7
Match 54: Group D winner vs. Nigeria, 3:30 a.m.
Match 53: Australia vs. Group D runner-up, 6:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 8
Match 56: Group H winner vs. Group F runner-up, 4:30 a.m.
Match 55: Group F winner vs. Group H runner-up, 7 a.m.
Quarterfinals
Thursday, August 10
Quarterfinal 1: Winner of match 49 vs. Winner of match 51, 9, p.m.
Friday, August 11
Quarterfinal 2: Winner…
