When is USWNT Round of 16 match? USA women's soccer next game vs Sweden in Women's World Cup knockout round

Kyle Bonn

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It's win or go home for the U.S. women's national team as it enters the knockout rounds at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on a quest to win third-straight title.

The Americans would be the first team in FIFA history to capture three straight trophies, but they'll have a gauntlet of matches to survive. 

Finishing in second place in Group E will now match them up against the first-place team in Group G in old nemesis Sweden.

The Americans will have to produce better soccer than they did in the group stage if they are going to make a deep run this time around.

MORE: Complete Round of 16 matchups at 2023 Women's World Cup

Group E final standings

Team PTS GP W D L GF GA GD
1. Netherlands-Q 7 3 2 1 0 9 1 +8
2. USA-Q 5 3 1 2 0 4 1 +3
3. Portugal-E 4 3 1 1 1 2 1 +1
4. Vietnam-E 0 3 0 0 3 0 12 -12
  • Q = Qualified to Round of 16 / E = Eliminated

When is USWNT Round of 16 match?

The U.S. women's national team will play on the second day of knockout action on Sunday, August 6, making the trek from New Zealand to Australia.

As the second-place team emerging from Group E, their match will be held in Melbourne against the top side from Group G, Sweden.

The match will kick off at 7 p.m. local time on Sunday, August 6, and given the 14-hour time difference the contest kicks off at 5 a.m. ET in the USA (2 a.m. PT).

  • Match: USA vs. Sweden
  • Date: Sunday, August 6
  • Time: 7 p.m. local time (5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT)

Who will USWNT play in Round of 16 at Women's World Cup?

The USA's opponent was confirmed on August 2 as Sweden topped their group with a 2-0 win over Argentina.

Sweden are the current Group G leaders with a sizable goal difference advantage heading into the final day of group play. South African qualified in second place after leapfrogging Italy in the table with a 3-2 win over the Italians.

Group G final standings

Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. Sweden-Q 9 3 3 0 0 9 1 +8
2. South Africa-Q 4 3 1 1 1 6 6 0
3. Italy-E 3 3 1 0 2 3 8 -4
4. Argentina-E 1 3 0 1 2 2 5 -3
  • Q = Qualified to Round of 16 / E = Eliminated

NOTE: One matchday remaining on Wednesday, August 2

USWNT path to World Cup final

Now that the USA know they will be heading to the Round of 16 as the second-place team from Group E, they also know their path to a potential final.

  • Round of 16:
    • Sun, Aug. 6
    • vs. Sweden
  • Quarterfinals:
    • Fri, Aug. 11
    • vs. 1C / 2A  (Japan or Norway)
  • Semifinals:
    • Tue, Aug. 15
    • vs. 1A / 2C / 1E / 2G (Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, or South Africa)

Kyle Bonn

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Kyle Bonn, is a Syracuse University broadcast journalism graduate with over a decade of experience covering soccer globally. Kyle specializes in soccer tactics and betting, with a degree in data analytics. Kyle also does TV broadcasts for Wake Forest soccer, and has had previous stops with NBC Soccer and IMG College. When not covering the game, he has long enjoyed loyalty to the New York Giants, Yankees, and Fulham. Kyle enjoys playing racquetball and video games when not watching or covering sports.