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How to watch Spain vs Sweden: TV channel and kick-off time for Women’s World Cup semi-final

Jamie Braidwood
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Spain face Sweden in the first Women’s World Cup semi-final on Tuesday as both nations go in search of their first tournament crown.

Sweden produced their best performance of the World Cup to defeat Japan 2-1 in the quarter-finals, knocking out the team of the tournament with a display of high-tempo pressing while continuing to take their chances at set-pieces.

Centre-back Amanda Ilestedt is Sweden’s top-scorer with four goals so far, with the defender in the race for the World Cup golden boot.

Spain required Salma Paralluelo’s extra-time goal to defeat Netherlands and have navigated a player mutiny under head coach Jorge Vilda to reach their first ever World Cup semi-final.

The winner will play either England or Australia in Sunday’s World Cup final. Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Spain vs Sweden?

The first World Cup semi-final kicks off at 9am BST on Wednesday 15 August at Eden Park, Auckland.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown live on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting from 8:30am.

What is the team news?

Alexia Putellas returns for Spain as Jorge Vilda makes two changes from the team that started against the Netherlands. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner replaces forward Esther Gonzalaz, which will see Jenni Hermoso pushed into the No 9 position. Olga Carmona replaces the suspended Oihane Hernández, which could see Ona Batlle moved to right back.

Sweden are unchanged from their quarter-final win against Japan.

Spain: Coll; Batlle, Parades , Codina, Carmona; Teresa, Bonmati, Putellas; Redondo, Hermoso, Mariona

Sweden: Musovic; Bjorn, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersson; Angeldahl, Rubensson; Kaneryd, Asllani, Rolfo; Blackstenius

How did both teams reach the semi-finals?

Spain (runners-up Group C)

Sweden (Winners Group G)