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Women's World Cup 2023

Knockout stages

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      Spain
      1
      England
      0
      Fixtures and results Sun 20 August  (BST)
    Round of 16
    Switzerland 1
    Spain 5
    Netherlands 2
    South Africa 0
    Japan 3
    Norway 1
    Sweden 0
    Sweden win 5-4 on penalties
    USA 0
    Quarter-Final
    Spain 2
    After Extra Time
    Netherlands 1
    Japan 1
    Sweden 2
    Semi-Final
    Spain 2
    Sweden 1
    Round of 16
    Australia 2
    Denmark 0
    France 4
    Morocco 0
    England 0
    England win 4-2 on penalties
    Nigeria 0
    Colombia 1
    Jamaica 0
    Quarter-Final
    Australia 0
    Australia win 7-6 on penalties
    France 0
    England 2
    Colombia 1
    Semi-Final
    Australia 1
    England 3
    3rd/4th Place Play-Off
    Sweden 2
    Australia 0
    Final
    Spain 1
    Final
    England 0
    All matches are in BST time

News and features

  • Luis Rubiales carries Athenea del Castillo on his shoulder after Spain beat England in the World Cup final

    Rubiales’ actions are not abnormal, they are symptomatic of the system

    Suzanne Wrack
    His actions after the Women’s World Cup final were grotesque but all too familiar
  • Olga Carmona celebrates

    Joy for Spain, but Carmona’s tragedy mars triumph

    Sid Lowe
  • Ona Batlle comforts Lucy Bronze after the World Cup final

    Bronze and Batlle's embrace shows tournament's global pull

    Jonathan Liew

  • England
    Fans left waiting after low-key Heathrow arrival

  • David Squires on …
    Joy and pain as Spain reign over England in final

  • Carter 9, Hemp 9 …
    How the England players rated for the tournament

  • Jack Snape
    World Cup was close to perfect for Australians

  • ‘Somewhat tarnished’
    Spanish FA chief apologises for kiss

  • England journey
    Photos from inside the camp en route to historic final

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Moving the Goalposts

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In depth

  • Jamaica's Khadija Shaw hugs Marta after Jamaica knocked out Brazil

    What men’s Euros can learn from superb Women’s World Cup

    Philipp Lahm
    An intoxicating blend of sporting quality and spirit has been on display
  • Spain coach Jorge Vilda alongside players Ivana Andrés and Olga Carmona at the trophy parade in Madrid.

    Spain show conflict and success can co-exist in teams

    Anita Asante
    Jorge Vilda and his players have not seen eye to eye but against England they were in perfect alignment in their will to win
    • The England captain, Millie Bright, is disconsolate at the final whistle as Spain celebrate

      England claim our hearts, but Spain serve bittersweet finish

      Jonathan Liew
    • US players console each other after defeat to Sweden

      USA
      World Cup rock bottom was a downfall years in the making

    • Marta Cox, Hinata Miyazawa, Megan Rapinoe and Mary Earps.

      Screamers, saves and VAR
      10 things we have learned from the tournament

    • Katie Shanahan, Emma Hayes, Jill Scott and Ian Wright

      ITV’s dream team fails to gain edge over BBC

      Jack Seale
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Video

  • Fans of the England women's football team were disappointed when airport protocol meant teams returning from Australia exited via private route

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    'Absolutely gutted'
    Fans miss out on welcoming Lionesses home at Heathrow

  • From a banned sport to a historic equal pay deal, the women's game has evolved and continues to grow

    1:05

    Then, now, forever on top of their game
    The rise of women's football

  • Lionesses are through to the final after ending Matildas’ dream in 3-1 semi-final victory

    Agony and ecstasy
    England fans celebrate win while Australians lament World Cup exit

  • England beat Australia 3-1 in the Women's World Cup semi-finals, thanks to goals from Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russia, with Hemp reacting to her player of the match performance

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    'What a feeling'
    England's Lauren Hemp on reaching the World Cup final

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The big picture

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