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2023 Women’s World Cup: What is the Round of 16? Who’s facing who, when and how to watch The 2023 Women’s World Cup has so far been truly the best edition of the tournament, with shocks and upsets along the way, one thing is clear: the women’s game is fast developing. Big names such as two-time winners Germany and Brazil have been knocked out. Current reigning champions USA barely scraped through to the last-16 after…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Morocco 1-0 Colombia: Morocco secure their spot in last-16 Morocco’s World Cup debut has been exhilarating, securing a spot in the last-16 by defeating Colombia 1-0 – although the South Americans are also through to the last-16 and have topped Group H. Germany, two-time world cup winners, and South Korea are both out of the world cup, coming in third and fourth respectively in Group H. Morocco’s win plus Germany’s 1-1…

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Germany 1-1 South Korea: Shock as Germany knocked out of World Cup in group stages In yet another major 2023 World Cup upset, two-time world champions Germany have been knocked out in the group stages in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.  It’s the first time in Germany’s history they have failed to reach the knockout stages. Germany drew 1-1 with South Korea, meaning they finished in the group stage in third place. …

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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures for Thursday 3rd August Day 15 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup will see some hotly anticipated games take place. It’s been high drama since the tournament – the biggest women’s World Cup ever- kicked off. There’s been plenty of goals, many penalties and some hard-fought battles. Today marks the final day of group stage games as Group H plays its final matches.  There will be no matches on…

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2023 World Cup: Morocco Women vs Colombia Women – Match preview, live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups Thursday sees the final games of the group stages of the 2023 Women’s World Cup as Morocco face Colombia at 11:00 BST – whilst the other Group H game Germany vs South Korea kicks off at the same time.  Colombia are at the top of Group H with six points to their name, while Morocco sit…

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2023 World Cup: South Korea Women vs Germany Women – Match preview, live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups Germany are looking to bounce back following a surprise defeat to Colombia. They face South Korea in the final group game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup at 11:00 BST – the other final group stage game, also Group H, Morocco vs Colombia takes place at the same time.  Germany are currently sitting in second…

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France 6-2 Panama: France top Group F and advances to last-16 France faced already-eliminated Panama in their final game of Group F at the 2023 Women’s World Cup – a match that was a nine-goal thriller.  World Cup debutants Panama opened the goalscoring through a superb free-kick courtesy of Marta Cox. But France took control in Sydney, with Kadi Diani scoring a hat-trick, including two penalties. France also scored through Lea le Garrec, Vicki Becho…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Jamaica 0-0 Brazil: Jamaica make history as they reach last-16 and Brazil crash out  Jamaica made history after holding onto a 0-0 draw against Brazil – securing their spot in the last-16 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The tense match in Melbourne saw Jamaica put up a formidable defensive display to force Brazil out in the group stages. It’s the first time in 28 years Brazil have failed to progress…

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Sweden 2-0 Argentina: Sweden set up last-16 match against USA Sweden has topped Group G with their third consecutive win in the group stages at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The team continues to dazzle in this year’s tournament, not only winning all three matches but securing an impressive goal difference. They now face a fairly lack-lustre USA in what will be a massive last-16 clash. In their Argentina match, Sweden made nine changes to…

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South Africa 3-2 Italy: Shock as Italy knocked out and South Africa progress to last-16 with first World Cup win In a breathtaking display of skill and determination, South Africa’s women’s football team has secured their spot in the last 16 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, claiming a historic victory over Italy with a thrilling 3-2 win in Wellington. Thembi Kgatlana’s incredible 92nd-minute goal sealed the deal for South Africa. Italy had fought back…

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Wiegman’s wing-back surprise could prove a twist that sets England free The Guardian says With one display, the pressure that had been mounting on Sarina Wiegman and England has eased. In a 6-1 victory against China, ranked 14th in the world, the Lionesses hit cruise control on a night that brought surprise and an end to their struggles in front of goal. It was the sort of display that can set alight a team’s campaign…

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Sarina Wiegman’s brave switch solves England’s Keira Walsh problem at Women’s World Cup The Independent says Rip it up and start again: if Keira Walsh’s injury spelled the end of something at the Women’s World Cup, it only did for England’s starting formation. Against China, Sarina Wiegman made her most dramatic change as Lionesses manager yet, switching to a 3-5-2 system to counter the blow of losing their key midfielder. In doing so, Wiegman created…

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Ian Wright needed just 20 minutes to sum up new-look England during China clash The Mirror says An unexpected change of formation from Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman for their Women’s World Cup encounter with China sparked queries from all corners of English football Twitter. But Wiegman’s tactical nous needed only a few moments to be vindicated as Arsenal forward Alessia Russo fired England into an early lead as she swept home from close-range after a…

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England need to be prepared for ‘tough’ knockout game against Nigeria, warns Rachel Yankey The Metro says The Lionesses should be prepared for a ‘tough’ knockout game with Nigeria, with a sense of the unpredictable to grapple with. Six goals from England secured a victory over China in their final group game of the Women’s World Cup. Two controversial VAR decisions denied the Lionesses an even more comfortable lead, with a final score of 6-1.…

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