USWNT: Disappointing World Cup run concludes with loss to Sweden
It may have been the best soccer they played all tournament, but in the end USWNT’s loss to Sweden on penalty kicks sums up disappointing showing at World Cup/
Sports Seriously, USA TODAY
Sweden’s victory against the United States might not have reached the level of a David beating Goliath upset, but it essentially has made it a wide open race for the 2023 World Cup championship.
Sweden now takes on Japan in the quarterfinals as it seeks to reach the semifinals for the third time in four appearances.
Sweden won Group G after beating South Africa, Italy and Argentina by scoring nine goals. In the knockout round, the country had its historic match against the USWNT where Lina Hurtig scored the game-winning penalty kick.
Japan marched to the quarterfinals by winning Group C with victories over Zambia, Costa Rica and Spain, scoring a total of 11 goals. Japan beat Norway 3-1 in the Round of 16. Hinata Miyazawa is the tournament’s leading goal-scorer so far with five.
Both teams have played in every World Cup since its establishment in 1991. Sweden has finished in the top three four times and hosted the 1995 tournament. In 2011, Japan beat Sweden 3-1 in the semifinals en route to its first title.
Here’s everything you need to know for the World Cup quarterfinals match between Sweden and Japan:
What time is the Sweden vs. Japan quarterfinals match?
Sweden and Japan face off in the World Cup quarterfinals at 3:30 a.m. ET on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
How to watch Sweden vs. Japan on TV: What channel is it on?
The World Cup quarterfinals will air on television on FOX and Telemundo.
How can I live stream Sweden vs. Japan?
The World Cup match between Sweden and Japan can be live streamed in English on FoxSports.com and in Spanish on Peacock. You can also watch it on your favorite streaming service that provides live TV, including DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV and Fubo.
To see all the ways you can watch and add reminders to your calendar so you don’t miss a match, visit our 2023 World Cup tracker.
Betting on the 2023 World Cup: Who is favored to win?
Whether you’re a veteran wagerer or a newcomer looking to bet on the 2023 World Cup, there has been an interesting movement in the odds since the previous favorite United States exited the tournament.
BetMGM now has England as the top choice at odds of +250. Spain is in the No. 2 spot at +350.
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