Nearing The Knockouts

08/02/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Final 24 Hours of Group Play: England & Denmark Secure Spots in the Knockouts

Two weeks of group stage action is about to conclude, and we know roughly 3/4 of the teams competing in the Round of 16. Two more European countries etched their names into the Knockout Stage with dominating wins on Tuesday. England carved up China (6-1) with one of the most overwhelming performances of the tournament thus far. Denmark also cruised past Haiti (2-0), bringing the total number of European teams in the Round of 16 to at least seven. It’ll likely be nine or ten when it’s all said and done with France, Italy, and Germany are still kicking.

World Cup Highlights

England def. China (6-1)

Denmark def. Haiti (2-0)

After 44 matches, 11 of the 16 teams are set for the knockout stage. The Italy-South Africa and Jamaica-Brazil matchups likely decide(d) the 12th, 13th and 14th spots overnight. The final two slots are up for grabs tomorrow morning in Group H with Colombia expected and Germany in control.

Teams Advanced (11 out of 16)

Group A: Switzerland & Norway

Group B: Australia & Nigeria

Group C: Japan & Spain

Group D: England & Denmark

Group E: Netherlands & USA

Group F: TBD (France, Jamaica, or Brazil)

Group G: Sweden & TBD (Italy, South Africa, or Argentina)

Group H: TBD (Colombia, Germany, or Morocco)

Full Group Standings

Upcoming Schedule (Final Group Stage Matches)

Argentina vs. Sweden (Wed. 3:00 am ET)
South Africa vs. Italy (Wed. 3:00 am ET)