Women’s World Cup LIVE: Latest news as England await Lauren James decision ahead of Colombia quarter-final
Lauren James ‘lost her emotions for a split second’ over red card stamp, Wiegman says
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The quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup are set as England continue their preparations for Saturday’s clash with Colombia in Sydney.
After a group stage of shocks and surprises, the tournament has reached its business end with several big names still standing. The Lionesses survived a scare to defeat Nigeria on penalties as Sarina Wiegman’s side reached the last eight, and are now awaiting news from Fifa’s disciplinary panel as star forward Lauren James faces being ruled out of the rest of her tournament after her red card.
The action resumes tomorrow with a blockbuster pair of matches. First Spain will play Netherlands in an all-European clash, before Sweden face Japan, who have been the standout team at the World Cup so far. It’s England’s turn on Saturday as they face Colombia, after co-hosts Australia play France on what is set to be an electric night in Brisbane.
Follow all the latest news from the Women’s World Cup in our live blog, below:
Women’s World Cup LIVE: Latest news and updates
England prepare for Colombia quarter-final after beating Nigeria on penaltiesLauren James apologises for World Cup red card and stamp on Nigeria playerEngland star could miss rest of tournament with Fifa disciplinary panel set to decideEngland ‘not happy’ with World Cup performances, Lucy Bronze saysWorld Cup quarter-finals begin Friday with Netherlands vs Spain and Japan vs SwedenShow latest update
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Women’s World Cup: Spain vs Netherlands
Spain face Netherlands in an all-European clash at the Women’s World Cup as the quarter-finals get underway in Australia and New Zealand.
Spain returned to form in the last-16 as they bounced back from their 4-0 defeat to Japan by thrashing Switzerland 5-1, with Aitana Bonmati playing a starring role with two goals.
Head coach Jorge Vilda made five changes to his team, including dropping star Alexia Putellas to the bench, but was rewarded with an improved performance as Spain reached their first ever Women’s World Cup quarter-final.
The Netherlands, who were runners-up in 2019, were given a stern test by South African in Sydney but progressed thanks to a stunning display from goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar in the 2-0 win.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Jamie Braidwood10 August 2023 04:36
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Women’s World Cup LIVE: Results and quarter-final fixtures
Match 49: Switzerland 1-5 Spain
Match 50: Japan 3-1 Norway
Match 51: Netherlands 2-0 South Africa
Match 52: Sweden 0-0 United States – Sweden win 5-4 on penalties
Match 53: Australia 2-0 Denmark
Match 56: Colombia 1-0 Jamaica (09:00, Melbourne) – ITV 1
Match 55: France 4-0 Morocco (12:00, Adelaide) – BBC One
QF1: Spain vs Netherlands (02:00, Wellington) – BBC One
QF2: Japan vs Sweden (08:30, Auckland) – BBC One
QF3: Australia vs France (08:00, Brisbane) – ITV 1
QF4: England vs Colombia (11:30, Sydney) – ITV 1
Jamie Braidwood10 August 2023 04:32
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Women’s World Cup LIVE
The quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup are set as England continue their preparations for Saturday’s clash with Colombia in Sydney.
After a group stage of shocks and surprises, the tournament has reached its business end with several big names still standing. The Lionesses survived a scare to defeat Nigeria on penalties as Sarina Wiegman’s side reached the last eight, and are now awaiting news from Fifa’s disciplinary panel as star forward Lauren James faces being ruled out of the rest of her tournament after her red card.
The next two days are rest days for the teams left standing, with the action continuing on Friday with a blockbuster pair of matches. First Spain will play Netherlands in an all-European clash, before Sweden face Japan, who have been the standout team at the World Cup so far. It’s England’s turn on Saturday as they face Colombia, after co-hosts Australia play France on what is set to be an electric night in Brisbane.
Follow all the latest news from the Women’s World Cup in today’s live blog
Jamie Braidwood10 August 2023 04:30
