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2023 Women’s World Cup: USA vs Sweden predictions It’s been a great World Cup so far. This weekend saw the beginning of the knockout stages. Spain, Japan and the Netherlands have booked their spots in the quarter-finals. But who will join them? The US or Sweden? USA vs Sweden is Sunday’s last game. With the second half of the round of 16 taking place on Monday and Tuesday. Here are some expert opinions on who might be booking a place in the last 8.  There have been signs in the group stage that the USA’s dominance at the Women’s World…

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World Cup last-16: USA vs Sweden – Match preview, live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups Sunday’s second game sees former champions USA face a near-perfect form from Sweden in a tough match-up that will see one eliminated from the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The USA went into the tournament as the favourites to win, but after a shaky start hopes of them progressing beyond the last-16 have begun to fade.  Sweden on the other hand, have had a great start to the 2023 tournament. Along with England and Japan they picked up all available points from the group…

Netherlands 2-0 South Africa: Dutch book quarter-final spot The Netherlands secures a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a tense battle against South Africa. Jill Roord, Manchester City’s newest record signing, scored a crucial goal in the ninth minute to give the Dutch the lead. Despite their advantage, South Africa came close to equalising on multiple occasions, with Banyana Banyana captain Thembi Kgatlana causing trouble and forcing four impressive saves from Daphne van Domselaar, Aston Villa’s goalkeeper, at Sydney Football Stadium. In the second half, the Netherlands extended their lead when Lineth Beerensteyn capitalised…

Switzerland 1-5 Spain: Outstanding Spain progress to quarter-finals Spain secured their spot in the 2023 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals – their first QF – with a stunning display of firepower, eliminating Switzerland from the tournament. Just five days after suffering a 4-0 defeat to Japan in their final group game in Wellington, La Roja made an impressive comeback. They put on a dominant first-half performance, scoring four goals in front of a record crowd of 43,217 for a football match in New Zealand. The scoring started when Aitana Bonmati swept the ball into the net, putting Spain in the lead.…

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Japan 3-1 Norway: Title dream alive for Japan as they book quarter-final spot   Japan moved one step closer to securing their second Women’s World Cup title with a thrilling victory against Norway, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The 2011 champions got off to an ideal start when Norway’s defender, Ingrid Engen, accidentally turned Hinata Miyazawa’s cross into her own net, giving Japan the lead. However, Norway quickly responded and equalised a few minutes later with a powerful header from Guro Reiten. Not to be deterred, Japan pressed on, and Risa Shimizu’s shot took a heavy deflection, restoring their…