Women’s World Cup 2023: Last-16 fixtures and results as Lionesses begin knockout stage with Nigeria clash

THE Women’s World Cup has gotten off to a thrilling start – and now spectators are eagerly awaiting the knockout stage.

In the final game of the group stage, two-time champions Germany were knocked out after failing to beat South Korea.

The Lionesses have been flawless in the Women’s World Cup so farREUTERS

Elsewhere, England’s Lionesses stormed through Group D, winning every game in style.

Norway, Spain, Japan and Switzerland have also made it through to the last-16 of the Women’s World Cup.

Defending champions USA just managed to qualify for the knockout stages following a 0-0 draw with Portugal.

One of the host nations, Australia, managed to qualify, while New Zealand crashed out in the group stage.

Women’s World Cup knockout round fixtures and results:

Last-16 fixtures:

Saturday, August 5 

• Switzerland v Spain – 6am BST
• Japan v Norway – 9am BST

Sunday, August 6

• Netherlands v South Africa – 3am BST
• Sweden v United States – 10am BST

Monday, August 7

• England v Nigeria – 8:30am BST
• Australia v Denmark – 11:30am BST

Tuesday, August 8

• France v Morocco – 8:30am BST
• Colombia v Jamaica – 11:30am BST

Quarter-finals

Friday, August 11

• Round of 16 one winner vs Round of sixteen three winner – 2am BST
• Round of 16 two winner vs Round of 16 four winner – 8:30am BST

Saturday, August 12

• Round of 16 five winner vs Round of 16 seven – 8am BST
• Round of 16 six winner vs Round of 16 eight winner – 11:30am BST

Semi-finals 

Tuesday, August 15 

• Winner of Quarter Final 1 vs Winner of Quarter Final 2 (Eden Park) at 9am BST

Wednesday, August 16

• Winner of Quarter Final 3 vs Winner of Quarter Final 4 – 11am BST

Third place play-off 

Saturday, August 19

• Third place play-off – Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2 – 9am BST

Sunday, August 20

• Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 – 11am BST