Women's World Cup 2023: England's route to final in Australia and New Zealand
England have qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup after topping their group; Lionesses play Nigeria in the round of 16 on Monday, kick-off 8.30am
Thursday 3 August 2023 16:27, UK
Following the conclusion of the Women's World Cup group stages, England now know their route to the final at the tournament.
Sarina Wiegman's side topped Group D after three wins from three, including a 6-1 thrashing of China to secure their place in the knockouts.
The Lionesses now face Nigeria, the runners-up of Group B, in the last 16 on Monday at 8.30am UK time.
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It leaves England just three victories away from reaching the final - and here is there potential route to the showpiece event at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20...
England's potential route to WWC final (UK times)
Round of 16 - Monday August 7 (8.30am)
England vs Nigeria - Brisbane
Quarter-finals - Saturday August 12 (11.30am)
England vs Colombia/Jamaica - Sydney
Semi-finals - Wednesday August 16 (11am)
England vs Australia/Denmark/France/Morocco - Sydney
Final - Sunday August 20 (11am)
England vs Switzerland/Spain/Netherlands/South Africa/Japan/Norway/Sweden/United States - Sydney
Confirmed last 16 fixtures
Saturday August 5
Switzerland vs Spain (6am)
Japan vs Norway (9am)
Sunday August 6
Netherlands vs South Africa (3am)
Sweden vs USA (10am)
Monday August 7
England vs Nigeria (8.30am)
Australia vs Denmark (11.30am)
Tuesday August 8
Colombia vs Jamaica (9am)
France vs Morocco (12pm)
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What is the Women's World Cup schedule?
After the group stage finished on August 3, attentions now turn to the round of 16, which takes place from August 5 to August 8.
The quarter-finals, which will be held in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane and Sydney, are scheduled for August 11 and 12.
The first semi-final will then be played on August 15 in Auckland, with the other semi-final taking place on August 16 at the Accor Stadium in Sydney, which will then host the final on August 20.
A third-place play-off will be played the day before the final on August 19 in Brisbane.
