Women’s World Cup Guide: Results, schedule and how to watch
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
We need your support!
Local journalism needs your support!
As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed.
Now, more than ever, we need your support.
Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website.
Subscribe Nowor call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527.
Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
*Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.00 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.00 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 10/08/2023 (966 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Women’s World Cup final is set. England will face Spain on Sunday after the Lionesses advanced with a 3-1 win over Australia on Wednesday.
Spain moved on with 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday. England and Spain will play in their first Women’s World Cup final.
This year’s World Cup will crown a first-time winner. The United States’ bid for a three-peat ended in a penalty shootout loss to Sweden in the round of 16. Norway, the 1995 champion, lost in the round of 16, 2011 champion Japan was knocked out by Sweden in the quarterfinals, and two-time champion Germany didn’t reach the knockout rounds.
Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the quadrennial tournament for international soccer’s most coveted trophy kicked off July 20 and has featured an expanded field of 32 teams, up from 24. There are 64 matches during the tournament.
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP RESULTS
England secured a 3-1 victory over co-host Australia with goals by Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo. Sam Kerr’s equalizer in the 63rd gave the 75,000-plus crowd some hope, but European champion England sealed it with goals from Hemp and Russo. Australia will play Sweden for third place Saturday in Brisbane.
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SCHEDULE
Australia plays Sweden in the third-place match in Brisbane at 6 p.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) on Saturday.
England plays Spain in the final in Sydney at 8 p.m. local time (6 a.m. ET) on Sunday.
HOW TO WATCH THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Fox holds the English-language media rights in the United States for the Women’s World Cup. Telemundo holds the Spanish-language rights.
Fox will broadcast a record 29 matches over the air on its main network and the rest of the games will be aired on FS1. All matches will be streamed on the Fox app.
FIFA struck a collective deal with the European Broadcasting Union in mid-June, ending a standoff with broadcasters in five major European television markets. The deal guarantees the games will air in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Britain.
TOP STORIES
Aitana Bonmati remembers the moment Andres Iniesta scored at the 2010 World Cup clearly even though she was only 12. Iniesta scored in the 116th minute of extra time in the championship match to give Spain its first and only men’s World Cup trophy in South Africa. Bonmati says Iniesta and teammate Xavi are her idols. She says it’s time for a new Spanish champion. Spain has advanced to Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final against England.
Sweden once again finds itself playing for third place at the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes were the third-place finishers four years ago in France and at the first World Cup in 1991. Sweden lost to Spain 2-1 in the semifinals and will again play for third against Australia. Sweden defender Magdalena Eriksson says “we have another game to play. We’re going to do everything we can to win it.”
Spain coach Jorge Vilda gathered with his players and staff in a huddle near midfield and sent them a brief message not long after La Roja secured its spot in the Women’s World Cup final. He said they were able to “put an entire country on its feet” and now the next step was for everyone to be on the streets celebrating together after winning the final. Spaniards were also celebrating back home as the national team made it to a Women’s World Cup final for the first time, where they will face England.
BETTING GUIDE
Spain and England have the same odds to win the title at +100, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
___
AP Women’s World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-womens-world-cup
