The spherical of 16 is formally over and the quarterfinals are set within the 2023 FIFA Girls’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The spherical concluded with Colombia and France advancing into the quarterfinals, that are slated to start August 10. Groups will now battle it out to advance to the semifinals set to start on August 14 and two groups will ultimately compete for the World Cup remaining set for August 20.
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The ninth version of the match has already been filled with history-making occasions. Some moments have been brilliant and others gloomy as Morocco turned the one debutant group to advance into the knockout rounds, and the US made an unprecedented exit within the spherical of 16 — their worst efficiency ever within the World Cup.
Now that the ultimate eight groups are confirmed, let’s check out the place they landed on our energy rankings:
Energy Rankings
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1. |
Japan |
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The plain group to beat this World Cup. Have confronted a number of groups with totally different types and confirmed they’ll adapt and beat anybody. Hinata Miyazawa appears to be like unstoppable and is a licensed bucket with 5 objectives by way of 4 video games. |
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2. |
Netherlands |
+3 |
A squad that is getting stronger because the match goes on and that is all the time a hazard for opponents. No Danielle van de Donk for the quarterfinal will probably be a giant gap to fill, however the Dutch have depth and Damaris Egurrola is able to go. |
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3. |
Sweden |
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Took down the reigning champions USWNT in penalties and are going to be within the struggle of their lives in opposition to Japan. Kosovare Asllani has been an important cog within the midfield and leads the group in most receptions (64) between the center third and line of defense. |
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4. |
England |
-1 |
Performed a nervy match in opposition to Nigeria and wanted one other clutch efficiency by Chloe Kelly in penalties. Nonetheless heavy favorites for the crown, however they will miss Lauren James (purple card suspension) and presumably Kiera Walsh. She limped off the pitch on the 120-minute mark and was initially questionable after sustaining what regarded like a big knee damage within the group stage. |
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5. |
Spain |
+1 |
Recovered shortly after an personal aim and disposed of the Swiss by exposing their type and degree in a blowout scoreline. Aitana Bonmati is a bonafide Golden Ball candidate, and Alexa Putellas received to handle her minutes forward of the quarterfinal. |
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6. |
France |
+2 |
They’re no strangers to conceding objectives however are producing their very own goal-scoring at a great time within the match. They took down a debutant group in Morocco however might want to preserve profitable to hush the doubters. Kadidiatou Diani is eyeing the Golden Ball with 4 objectives and three assists. |
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7. |
Australia |
+7 |
The Matildas have navigated your complete match with out Sam Kerr — who lastly received match minutes in opposition to Denmark — and have produced outcomes. However it’s Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, and Hayley Raso who’ve quickly turn out to be the important thing attacking keys for the squad. |
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8. |
Colombia |
+1 |
Catalina Usme is offering expertise and goal-scoring for Las Chicas Superpoderosas. Had an important game-winner and helped elevate some strain off 18-year-old Linda Caicedo. They’re chasing historical past and will do it. |
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9. |
USA |
-5 |
Saved their greatest recreation for final in opposition to Sweden however it wasn’t sufficient. Eradicated on penalties regardless of an iconic efficiency by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher who made a save and transformed a penalty. |
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10. |
Nigeria |
-3 |
A large efficiency in opposition to England the place the Tremendous Falcons had giant stretches of superior play. Knocked out on penalty kicks. |
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11. |
Jamaica |
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The Reggae Girlz lastly opened up out of their defensive form a bit to try to nab a aim in opposition to Colombia. They fell quick and are out of rivalry after a historic sophomore look within the match. |
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12. |
South Africa |
-2 |
Knocked out by the Netherlands, however Banyana Banyana was fierce on the pitch and confirmed off technical skill and ending. |
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13. |
Norway |
-1 |
Met their match within the knockout rounds in opposition to Japan after a wierd group stage. Bowed out of the match after being thought-about darkish horses and have extra questions concerning the group shifting ahead. |
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14. |
Morocco |
+1 |
The one debutant group to make the knockout rounds and have stamped their place in historical past. Morocco exit the match with a brilliant future. |
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15. |
Denmark |
-2 |
Could not generate momentum in opposition to co-host Australia and their lack of offensive manufacturing within the remaining third caught up with them within the spherical of 16. |
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16. |
Switzerland |
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The group fizzled out in the direction of the top of the group stage as they went chilly in entrance of the aim. An excessive amount of is determined by one participant, and Ramona Bachman will want extra scoring manufacturing. |
