The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has turned out to be a pretty exciting one so far. We have had many memorable moments and now it is time for more action to follow as the group stage is drawing close. The competition to make it to the round of 16 was quite intense as teams gave their all on the field to stay alive and keep their challenge for the title going. The competition already has seen some big results, with co-hosts New Zealand being knocked out after failing to make it through from Group A. Favourites Australia have progressed to the round of 16 from Group B along with Nigeria. What Happens If Teams Finishing With Same Points Cannot be Separated During FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 By Tie-Breaker Rules?

Talking about USA, the title holders too have progressed to the last 16. In Group F, Jamaica has pulled off an upset as they surpassed Brazil to quality for the Round of 16. South Africa too have surprised the football fraternity to progress to the business end of the competition from Group G with Sweden. Morocco has pipped Germany in Group H to reach the knockouts, alongside Colombia. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 To Greet Its 1 Millionth Fan As Ticket Sales Surpass 1.68 Million.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Round of 16 Schedule:

Date Match Time (IST) Venue
August 5 Switzerland vs Spain 10:30 AM Eden Park
August 5 Japan vs Norway 01:30 PM Wellington Regional Stadium
August 6 Netherlands vs South Africa 07:30 AM Allianz Stadium
August 6 Sweden vs USA 2:30 PM Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
August 7 England vs Nigeria 1:00 PM Suncorp Stadium
August 7 Australia vs Denmark 4:00 PM Stadium Australia
August 8 Colombia vs Jamaica 1:30 PM Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
August 8 France vs Morocco 4:30 PM Hindmarsh Stadium

United States of America are the reigning champions of the competition, having won the tournament's last edition which was held in 2019 with a win over the Netherlands in the final. The USA have by far been the most dominant side in the history of the competition, winning the title four times. As a matter of fact, they will be gunning for a record third consecutive trophy and fifth overall this time.

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