Excitement is in the air! The FIFA Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and after 14 days of competition, the round of 16 is beginning to take shape. In this article, we bring you all the information you need to know about the upcoming matches, dates, and times of this crucial phase of the tournament. Teams are giving their all to secure a spot in the quarter-finals and get closer to the coveted title. Get ready to not miss any detail of this thrilling stage of the competition.
Thrilling Race to the Round of 16
So far, 14 teams have secured their spots in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16. South Africa, France, and Jamaica were the latest to join Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Japan, Norway, the United States, Australia, Denmark, England, Nigeria, and Sweden in this exciting phase of the tournament.
Matchups and Schedule
The round of 16 will start on the upcoming Saturday (5th) and continue until Tuesday (8th). Below are the confirmed matchups, along with their respective Brasília (Brazilian time) kick-off times:
- Switzerland vs. Spain – Saturday (5th), 2:00 AM – Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Japan vs. Norway – Saturday (5th), 5:00 AM – Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Netherlands vs. South Africa – Saturday (5th), 11:00 PM – Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia.
- Sweden vs. United States – Sunday (6th), 6:00 AM – Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia.
- England vs. Nigeria – Monday (7th), 4:30 AM – Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Australia.
- Australia vs. Denmark – Monday (7th), 7:30 AM – Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Australia.
- Colombia vs. Jamaica – Tuesday (8th), 5:00 AM – Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia.
- France vs. Morocco – Tuesday (8th), 8:00 AM – Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, Australia.
Memorable Farewell
Unfortunately, the Brazilian national team couldn’t advance to the round of 16, in a campaign that fell short of expectations. This is the team’s third-worst performance in women’s World Cups since 1995. Marta, one of the greatest stars of women’s football, also confirmed her farewell from World Cups.
Conclusion
The FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 promises a lot of excitement. With the matches set, teams are gearing up to give their all in each game with determination and grit. The battle for the title remains fierce, and fans of women’s football are eager to witness the on-field showdowns. Don’t miss any moment of this thrilling phase of the competition.
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