World Cup Scoreboard

07/31/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Women’s World Cup Group Stage: France Shocks Brazil With Late Winner, Colombia Stuns Germany

A full weekend down under has cleared the way for the final week of the group stage in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. A number of critical one-goal wins helped boost the hopes of England, China, and Jamaica, while France stunned Brazil (2-1) and Colombia pulled an upset against Germany (2-1). Five teams have officially punched their tickets to the knockout rounds — Switzerland, Norway, Spain, Japan, and Sweden. The U.S. Women’s National Team still has work to do with a win or draw against Portugal tonight/tomorrow morning (Tues. 3:00 am ET). Here’s the latest:

World Cup Weekend Highlights

England def. Denmark (1-0)

China def. Haiti (1-0)

Sweden def. Italy (5-0)

France def. Brazil (2-1)

Jamaica def. Panama (1-0)

Morocco def. South Korea (1-0)

Norway def. Philippines (6-0)

Colombia def. Germany (2-1)

Switzerland draw New Zealand (0-0)

Group Stage Standings: Group A Complete

Group A was the first group to complete all three matches on Sunday, and it might be the tightest group race of the tournament. Switzerland (5 points) and Norway (4 points) are moving on while the Norwegian side edged the hosts from New Zealand (4 points) on goal differential. The Philippines (3 points) were also eliminated.

Teams Advancing (5): Switzerland, Norway, Spain, Japan, Sweden

Teams With Work to Do (19): Canada, Australia, Nigeria, USA, Portugal, Netherlands, England, China, Denmark, Haiti, France, Jamaica, Brazil, Italy, South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Morocco

Teams Eliminated (8): New Zealand, Philippines, Ireland, Costa Rica, Zambia, Vietnam, Panama, South Korea

Upcoming Schedule

Japan vs. Spain (Mon. 3:00 am ET)*

Costa Rica vs. Zambia (Mon. 3:00 am ET)*

Ireland vs. Nigeria (Mon. 6:00 am ET) — LIVE NOW

Canada vs. Australia (Mon. 6:00 am ET) — LIVE NOW

USWNT vs. Portugal (Tues. 3:00 am ET)

Vietnam vs. Netherlands (Tues. 3:00 am ET)

China vs. England (Tues. 7:00 am ET)

Haiti vs. Denmark (Tues. 7:00 am ET)

*Overnight Matches (Live Updates)

The Group Stage comes to a close on Thursday (Aug. 3). The Knockout Stage begins Saturday (Aug. 5).

CBS Sports: Group Scenarios: Who Can Advance & What They Need to Do

ESPN+: World Cup Last 16: Why Every Team Left Will or Won’t Win It All

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