2023 Women's World Cup finals bracket and fixtures schedule - ESPN
Check out all the fixtures and venues for the 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, including the knockout bracket.
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Maidstone-born striker Alessia Russo scores and Gravesend-born Laura Coombs claims assist as England beat China 6-1 to progress to Women’s World Cup knockout stages
Striker Alessia Russo netted her first Women’s World Cup goal as England thrashed China to progress to the knockout stages of the tournament on Tuesday.
Harder ends scoring drought as Danes advance to last 16
Denmark captain Pernille Harder converted a first-half penalty to register her maiden Women's World Cup goal, setting up a 2-0 victory over Haiti to book their place in the last 16.
Jamaica's struggle for equality and respect at World Cup - ESPN
SYDNEY, Australia — It's been a Women's World Cup where traditionally smaller teams have joined the party to upset their bigger rivals. Nigeria and Colombia have enthralled; Morocco and Philippines have recorded historic results. Jamaica have also been remarkable in drawing 0-0 with France and picking up their first World Cup win over Panama. And, on the eve of their key Group F match against Brazil, Jamaica manager Lorne Donaldson had a message for the footballing world.
Nigeria ‘destined for something special’ at World Cup, coach says
Nigeria’s coach Randy Waldrum gestures on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 27, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
Sam Kerr Pep Talk Inspired Australia Into FIFA World Cup last 16
A call to arms by injured superstar Sam Kerr provided the inspiration for Australia's 4-0 drubbing of Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson saying his team was determined to do her proud. The Chelsea striker and Matildas captain has yet to kick a ball at the Women's World Cup as she struggles with a calf injury sustained before their opening game. But her animated presence on the bench helped the team in their statement do-or-die win over the Olympic champions which powered them into the last 16 -- a resounding answer to the critics after being upset 3-2 by Nigeria.
Falcons to face England, Denmark or China in round of 16
Uchenna Kanu (1st R) of Nigeria celebrates with teammates after scoring her team’s first goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia. (Photo by AFP)
