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Last-8: Spain vs Netherlands – Match preview, live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups The 2023 Women’s World Cup has been truly the best edition yet. And here we are, at the quarter-finals – with the first two matches taking place today, Friday 11 August.  Spain take on the Netherlands first, kicking off at 02:00 BST.  Spain’s last-16 match saw them cruise to victory over Switzerland, winning 5-1. Whilst the Netherlands comfortably beat South…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: England’s route to the final England’s 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign has, so far, been a little rocky. But if there’s one positive to take away – this team can dig deep and get the win. The Lionesses’ defence and goalkeeper Mary Earps (ranked the world’s number one goalkeeper) are solid – and if England needs to take it to penalties, they will and they’re confident from the spot.  England’s opening…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Lauren James handed two-game ban after red card Lauren James has had her ban extended to two games by Fifa, meaning she will miss the Women’s World Cup semi-final if England get there. Forward James was sent off in England’s last-16 win over Nigeria. England face Colombia next in the Quater-finals on Saturday, if they win, they will face either Australia or France in the semis. If England make it to…

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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures for Friday 11 August Today marks the first day of the 2023 Women’s World Cup quarter-final matches. Over the next two days, eight teams will be cut down to four. Those who win will book their place in the semi-finals – which starts on the 15th. Round of 8 Friday 11 August  All times are in BST Match 57: Spain vs Netherlands (02:00) – ITV Match 58: Japan vs…

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Keira Walsh: relieved at rapid recovery after knee injury England hasn’t quite found their groove in the 2023 Women’s World Cup – something fans will be hoping to be in place for the next game. The first match against Haiti was tough, but many chalked it up to so tournament nerves. The second match against Norway – the hardest in the group – also saw a 1-0 win for England, but it was a game…

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Lucy Bronze: ‘England squad have huge belief at Women’s World Cup’ England’s Lucy Bronze has said England’s ability to find a way to win during the 2023 Women’s World Cup has only added to the team’s belief. The Lionesses beat Nigeria on penalties in the last-16 and have coped with the loss of key players during matches. But they’ve not had a smooth competition so far. They won all their opening games – the first…

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