Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Result and reaction as Germany shockingly crash out

Twice former winners Germany shockingly crashed out in the opening phase of the Women’s World Cup for the first time after a 1-1 draw with South Korea in their final Group H match.

The Germans, champions in 2003 and 2007 and ranked second in the world, had needed a win to be sure of progressing but Morocco’s 1-0 win over Colombia in the other group match in Perth sent both teams through to the last 16. South Korea took a shock lead early on when Cho So-hyun found the net and although the prolific Alexandra Popp headed in an equaliser before half-time, Germany couldn’t find the goal that would have salvaged their World Cup.

Meanwhile, Morocco are the first Arab or North African nation to go this far at the Women’s World Cup. They are the only one of eight tournament debutants to advance and their winning goal came in first-half stoppage time when Anissa Lahmari bundled the ball home after Ghizlane Chebbak’s penalty was saved by a diving Catalina Perez.

Elsewhere, Lauren James shone again with two stunning goals as England put in their best performance of the Women’s World Cup so far earlier this week to sweep aside China 6-1 and march into the last 16. The Lionesses are now preparing for a clash with Nigeria for a place in the quarter-finals.

Follow all the latest news and match updates below:

World Cup LIVE: Colombia vs Morocco and Germany vs South Korea

• Germany knocked out of World Cup in group stages for the first time after draw against South Korea

• Morocco beat Colombia and progress alongside their opponents from Group H

• Round of 16 fixtures confirmed

Women’s World Cup: Germany suffer elimination after South Korea draw

Thursday 3 August 2023 16:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Two-time champions Germany have crashed out of the Women’s World Cup after drawing 1-1 with South Korea in their final Group H match in Brisbane.

Cho So-hyun had put South Korea in front in the sixth minute before Germany captain Alexandra Popp equalised with a 42nd-minute header.

But Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s world number two side were unable to add to that, with Popp going closest with a header against the crossbar on the hour mark.

And with Morocco beating Colombia 1-0 in the pool’s other game, leaving them both with six points, the Germans, on four, were condemned to third place and failed to make the knockout rounds of the competition for the first time in their history.

Germany suffer Women’s World Cup elimination after South Korea draw

How the Women’s World Cup delivered its greatest ever group stage — against all the odds

Thursday 3 August 2023 16:10 , Jamie Braidwood

The upsets at the Women’s World Cup group stage started on the opening day and ended with the biggest of all. Germany, the two-time champions and among the tournament favourites, are out before the quarter-finals for the first time in their history, a result that ranks as both the most stunning shock the tournament has ever seen, while also simply continuing the theme of the greatest group stage ever played at the Women’s World Cup. After all, hadn’t we learned to expect the unexpected?

A 1-1 draw against South Korea sealed Germany’s fate, following their dramatic 2-1 defeat to Colombia earlier in Group H. It meant Morocco, making their Women’s World Cup debut, progressed ahead of the side who thrashed them 6-0 in the opening round. The first-ever 32-team Women’s World Cup and the decision to expand from 24 teams has been a resounding triumph: rather than creating a more predictable group stage, it has done the opposite and led to wonderfully chaotic, thrilling tournament football.

Germany, Canada and Brazil, all sides ranked in the top 10 in the world, are out, while Jamaica (43rd), South Africa (54th) and Morocco (72nd) are through to the last-16. It can no longer be said that the group stages of the Women’s World Cup are a foregone conclusion and that the tournament only starts when the knockouts begin.

How the Women’s World Cup produced its greatest ever group stage

Women’s World Cup: Sarina Wiegman’s brave switch solves England’s Keira Walsh problem

Thursday 3 August 2023 15:57 , Harry Latham-Coyle

While the defending champions only just avoided a slip-up, things looked rather better for England in their final group fixture, Sarina Wiegman’s bold tactical twist key as the Lionesses thrashed China. Jamie Braidwood explains how the most radical selection of Wiegman’s tenure in charge set up England’s best performance of the tournament so far.

Sarina Wiegman’s brave England switch solves key Women’s World Cup problem

Women’s World Cup: Carli Lloyd slams former teammates as USA almost crash out of Women’s World Cup

Thursday 3 August 2023 15:44 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And the defending champions will have to improve for that last-16 tie, with the USA a long way from their best against Portugal and labelled “uninspiring” by Carli Lloyd.

Carli Lloyd slams former teammates as USA almost crash out of Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Cup: On to the knockout rounds...

Thursday 3 August 2023 15:24 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Germany, meanwhile, are the first former World Cup winners to fall in this year’s tournament, with the USA, Japan and Norway all safely through. Of course, the latter two nations face each other in Wellington on Saturday, while the United States’ clash with Sweden in Melbourne a day later will be fascinating.

When does USWNT play next? World Cup schedule and route to the final

Women’s World Cup: Morocco join South Africa and Nigeria in knockout rounds

Thursday 3 August 2023 15:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Morocco are the only one of the eight teams making their Women’s World Cup debut to progress to the Round of 16, joining South Africa and Nigeria in the knockout rounds in an encouraging tournament for women’s football in Africa. Morocco were narrowly beaten by South Africa on home soil in the final of the women’s AFCON final last year, and will again host the next edition of the continental competition, which will take place at some point in 2024.

The Atlas Lionesses have come a long way in a short space of time - after years of neglect, the team bascially had to be totally rebuilt to prepare to host that expanded AFCON last year. Former Lyon boss Reynald Pedros has done an outstanding job.

Women’s World Cup golden boot: Who’s leading the top-scorer standings?

Thursday 3 August 2023 14:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The race for the Women’s World Cup golden boot is taking shape as the group stages continue in Australia and New Zealand.

Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa bagged a brace in the 4-0 victory over Spain to move top of the top-scorer standings, with Lauren James among those on three goals after her stunning double in England’s 6-1 win over China.

If two or more players finish on the same number of goals, the golden boot will be determined by assists and then on minutes played.

Alexandra Popp’s fourth goal of the tournament today moved her level with Miyazawa, but with Germany out of the tournament, the forward will be unable to add to her total.

Women’s World Cup golden boot: Who’s leading the top-scorer standings?

Women’s World Cup 2023: A guide to the stadiums hosting knockout stage clashes in Australia and New Zealand

Thursday 3 August 2023 14:24 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has reached the knockout stages and has already provided some astonishing games, goals and upsets.

England’s 6-1 thrashing of China, the surprise early eliminations of Brazil, Canada and Germany and an underperforming USA’s narrow escape from Group E have been just some of the stories of the tournament so far.

While one of the host nations, New Zealand, failed to qualify for the round of 16, Australia are still going strong and offering plenty for the home fans to cheer about.

The Matildas’ opening game against the Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 20 July attracted 75,784 fans, the largest crowd ever to attend a women’s football match in the country and the third-biggest to ever see a game in the history of the World Cup.

A crowd of 42,137 had seen the Kiwis’ 1-0 win over Norway a day earlier, setting the equivalent record for New Zealand and revealing the extent of local excitement about the tournament Down Under.

While there are no further fixtures scheduled at New Zealand’s Dunedin Stadium in Otago or Waikato Stadium in Hamilton or at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Western Australia, here is Joe Sommerlad’s guide to the remaining venues with Women’s World Cup matches still to play:

The stadiums hosting knockout stage clashes at the Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Cup: Lena Oberdorf reacts after Germany exit

Thursday 3 August 2023 14:16 , Harry Latham-Coyle

“I can’t explain what happened today,” the Germany midfielder said after the South Korea draw. “We didn’t defend the 0-1 well, but that can happen against this South Korean team.

“But we simply have to create more chances, the gaps were too big, we didn’t get into counter-pressing. We also have to be more precise in our passing - just show what we are actually capable of. We didn’t get that on the pitch in this tournament. The disappointment is huge, I can’t put it into words.”

Women’s World Cup: Germany crash out of tournament after draw with South Korea

Thursday 3 August 2023 14:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle

That really is a staggering result. To put it into further context, Germany have topped their group at every Women’s World Cup since 1999. But Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side were below par in back-to-back games, beaten by Colombia and then stymied by South Korea.

Voss-Tecklenburg signed a new contract through to 2025 in April, and it would be a big call to remove the manager, but it’s been a disastrous tournament.

Women’s World Cup: Germany crash out of tournament after drawing with South Korea

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:46 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Two-time champions Germany have crashed out of the Women’s World Cup after drawing 1-1 with South Korea in their final Group H match in Brisbane.

Cho So-hyun had put South Korea in front in the sixth minute before Germany captain Alexandra Popp equalised with a 42nd-minute header.

But Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s world number two side were unable to add to that, with Popp going closest with a header against the crossbar on the hour mark.

And with Morocco beating Colombia 1-0 in the pool’s other game, leaving them both with six points, the Germans, on four, were condemned to third place and failed to make the knockout rounds of the competition for the first time in their history.

Germany crash out of Women’s World Cup after drawing with South Korea

Women’s World Cup: Germany knocked out after draw with South Korea

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle

That corner of the draw now has a rather different look than most projected ahead of the tournament. One of Jamaica and Colombia is going to be a World Cup quarter-finalist - that should be a fascinating clash in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Women’s World Cup: Germany knocked out after draw with South Korea

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:22 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Three of the world’s top ten ranked sides coming into this World Cup have not made the knockout rounds, Germany following Canada and Brazil in making a premature exit. Remarkable. And to think some feared that the tournament’s expansion would lead to more one-sided games.

An incredible result for Morocco, ending a run of six matches without a goal to secure a first win since February and progress.

Women’s World Cup Round of 16 fixtures confirmed after Germany exit tournament

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Saturday 5 August (all times BST)

Match 49: Switzerland vs Spain (06:00, Auckland)

Match 50: Japan vs Norway (09:00, Wellington)

Sunday 6 August

Match 51: Netherlands vs South Africa (03:00, Sydney)

Match 52: Sweden vs United States (10:00, Melbourne)

Monday 7 August

Match 54: England vs Nigeria (08:30, Brisbane)

Match 53: Australia vs Denmark (11:30, Sydney)

Tuesday 8 August

Match 56: Colombia vs Jamaica (09:00, Melbourne)

Match 55: France vs Morocco (12:00, Adelaide)

Germany exit Women’s World Cup as Colombia and Morocco progress from Group H

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:13 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A few Germany players cover tearful faces with the hoods of their jackets. In truth, they didn’t deserve more than a draw against a resolute South Korea, struggling to create consistent chances in possession.

Colombia and Morocco go through from Group H.

1. Colombia 6 points (goal difference 2)

2. Morocco 6 (-4)

3. Germany 4 (5)

4. South Korea 1 (-3)

Germany exit Women’s World Cup as Colombia and Morocco progress from Group H

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Can you believe it? This tournament just continues to deliver! Morocco - ranked 72nd in the world, beaten 6-0 by Germany in their World Cup opener - are through to the last-16 on debut.

Disbelief and despair on the faces of the German players.

GERMANY ARE OUT OF THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP!

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:06 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Morocco’s players celebrate wildly in Perth - they are through from Group H with Colombia! The two-time world champions are out in the group stages of a Women’s World Cup for the first time! One of the biggest shocks in women’s footballing history!

FULL TIME! SOUTH KOREA 1-1 GERMANY

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 16 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Two players go over after a tackle in the South Korea box...free kick! That might be it...

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 15 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:04 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Morocco have won! Germany must find a winner in these final few moments or they are OUT of the World Cup.

FULL TIME! MOROCCO 1-0 COLOMBIA

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 13 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Superb defence from South Korea, a commanding header away and then out in a smothering throng to force Germany back.

Still playing in Perth, where Ghizlane Chebbak has been booked for timewasting as Morocco cling on.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 12 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:02 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Over the bar! Lohmann again! The midfielder powers away from Choe Yu-ri but her effort is a few yards too tall.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 11 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 13:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Just wide! Sydney Lohmann turns neatly about 30 yards out and drives forward, unfurling a low skimmer towards the bottom corner. Kim Jung-mi sprawls after it but her outstretched right arm isn’t required.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 9 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:59 , Harry Latham-Coyle

In fact, it’s Park Eun-Sun who strikes the free kick...and it’s not the best, thumped into a teammate and behind for a goal kick.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 8 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Sadly, it appears that Cho So-hyun, whose opening goal is knocking Germany out as things stand, is in real bother here. Out comes a stretcher to take her off.

Time running out for a Colombia equaliser in Perth - it looks like Morocco might just have done it...

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 5 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Those injuries will add on more time in Brisbane. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg throws her arms about in frustration - are her Germany side, considered among the pre-tournament favourites by many, about to exit this World Cup?

A free kick to South Korea! Another Korean takes a tumble and this is well within Ji So-yun’s range.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 + 4 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:53 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Another injury pause as Ji So-yun is caught with a stray elbow, nothing malicious in the challenge but a painful blow on the back on the head nonetheless.

Nine added minutes in Perth, too, with Morocco currently through with a 1-0 win over Colombia.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 90 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Nicole Anyomi searches for Alexandra Popp with an angled pass, but the Germany captain can’t get there, Kim Jung-mi out swiftly to sweep up. Popp wags a finger, feeling that Kim then makes the most of the forward’s contact - the goalkeeper stays down, taking as much time as possible.

Into NINE minutes of stoppage time. Germany need a goal.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 86 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:46 , Harry Latham-Coyle

South Korea make a change, too: Moon Mi-ra takes over from Casey Phair up front. A really promising showing from the 16-year-old - this may be it for South Korea’s World Cup campaign but you’d imagine we’ll be seeing plenty more of the young striker over the next two decades.

It remains 1-0 to Morocco in Perth.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 84 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:43 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Ouch - a nasty clash of heads between Kim Hye-ri and Lena Lattwein leaves the South Korea captain on the floor in need of treatment. It was brave defending from the centre half, who just got there first to win her side a free kick.

Nicole Anyomi is on for Germany. Can the Eintracht Frankfurt forward spark something?

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 81 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:41 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Germany bash on the door, ten minutes away from a World Cup exit. But South Korea, as they have been throughout, look secure when Germany’s midfielders have the ball centrally. Crosses into the box look the likeliest route to a winner for Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side.

Women’s World Cup: Morocco 1-0 Colombia, 74 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:38 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The game in Perth is slightly behind the one in Brisbane, so Morocco may know the Germany result before their encounter with Colombia ends. 1-0 would be enough for the north African side to go through if South Korea hold on for a draw.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 73 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:33 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Time continues to tick away for Germany, needing a goal to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Headed straight at the goalkeeper! Another opportunity for Alexandra Popp, again arriving with perfect timing on to a cross at the far stick - but directing her header right into Kim Jung-mi’s mitts!

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 69 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:29 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Cho So-hyun appears to be battling a bit of cramp, the veteran midfielder having run herself virtually into the ground in this final fixture. South Korea will be going home at the end of this 90 minutes but they are desperate to hold on to a point after a disappointing tournament. They seem to have just been able to take the intensity out of the game after that series of Germany chances.

Women’s World Cup: Morocco 1-0 Colombia, 62 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

But that’s better from Colombia, Daniela Montoya forcing Khadija Er-Rmichi into a smart bit of work before Leicy Santos fires wide.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 64 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:22 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Germany are starting to build some pressure, really for the first time in this game. Alexandra Popp leaps strongly and wins an aerial contest, her header looping for the far top corner but away off the crossbar.

Morocco still lead Colombia, who are yet to have a shot on target, by that late first half goal.

OFFSIDE South Korea 1-1 Germany, 58 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:18 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Alexandra Popp is pleasingly back on her feet after taking a tumble over the South Korea goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi as she headed home...but confirmation soon comes that there was an offside in the build-up, with both Popp’s position as Schuller backheeled and the striker’s movement on to Sara Dabritz’s cross under scrutiny. It’s tight on both counts, but it stays one apiece in Brisbane.

VAR check! South Korea 1-1 Germany, 57 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Germany think they have the lead after Alexandra Popp nods home from close range, Lea Schuller flicking acrobatically with her heel for her captain. Was Popp just in front of Schuller at the point of contact? The video assistant will have a look...

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 54 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:14 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Wasteful from Germany, awarded a free-kick about 35 yards out but playing it aimlessly up the right-hand side of the South Korea box for an isolated Sara Dabritz, who is squeezed out by Ji So-yun. Goal kick.

No sightings of goal for either side in Perth, though Colombia’s Manuela Vanegas has just been booked for a late tackle.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 50 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Germany are starting to get a bit frustrated by South Korea’s physicality, Svenja Huth remonstrating with the referee and pushing an opponent after a teammate is fouled. No chances, as of yet, since the resumption.

Women’s World Cup: Second half of final two group stage games

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Right, the 44 players are back out there in Brisbane and Perth, and we’re back up and running on this final day of group action. Germany will know they have more to do - a win could well be a must.

Women’s World Cup: Colombia and Morocco currently progressing from Group H

Thursday 3 August 2023 12:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Women’s World Cup group tables and standings: How can each team qualify?

Germany out of Women’s World Cup as things stand

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:59 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A frustrating first 45 minutes for Germany despite that Alexandra Popp leveller - and the Euro 2022 runners-up would be out of the World Cup as things stand.

GROUP H TABLE (as things stand)

1. Colombia, 6 points (goal difference +2)

2. Morocco, 6 points (-4)

3. Germany, 4 points (+5)

4. South Korea, 1 point (-3)

HALF TIME: Morocco 1-0 Colombia

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle

GOAL! MOROCCO 1-0 Colombia (Anissa Lahmari, 45 + 4 minutes)

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:51 , Harry Latham-Coyle

...Anissa Lahmari follows up to convert from close range!

Another huge, huge goal in Group H! Ghizlane Chebbak’s low spot-kick was kept out by a diving Catalina Perez, but the Colombia goalkeeper was helpless as her parry was nudged back towards goal and Lahmari was on hand to turn home.

Morocco and Colombia would be through to the Round of 16 if scores remain as they are.

Penalty to Morocco!

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Now then! Late first-half drama in Perth, with Ibtissam Jraïdi bundled over in the box.

The penalty is saved, but...

HALF TIME: SOUTH KOREA 1-1 GERMANY

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:49 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-1 Germany, 45 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:47 , Harry Latham-Coyle

That’s eight consecutive games across last summer’s Euros and this World Cup that Alexandra Popp has scored in. Another timely goal from the Wolfsburg forward.

GOAL! South Korea 1-1 GERMANY (Alexandra Popp, 42 minutes)

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Germany are level!

How they needed that! Alexandra Popp has been quiet so far but South Korea lose track of the Germany captain for once, allowing her to drift into space in the box as a floated cross is stood up from the right. South Korea have looked vulnerable against that type of delivery throughout this first half and Popp attacks it superbly, directing her header down into the bottom corner.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-0 Germany, Morocco 0-0 Colombia (39 minutes)

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:40 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Few signs of an opener in Perth with Colombia yet to really force a clear chance against Morocco.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-0 Germany, 35 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:38 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And this looks a concern for manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg: goalkeeper Merle Frohms is clutching at her leg. It appears it might be a hamstring issue for Frohms, who will continue with a grimace for now. Ann-Katrin Berger is a handy reserve option, but one to monitor for the first-choice stopper.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-0 Germany, 33 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle

This has been an excellent 15 minutes from South Korea, banks of five and four solidly formed and preventing Germany moving the ball forward at pace.

Women’s World Cup: Morocco 0-0 Colombia, 25 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:26 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It remains goalless in Perth, though Colombia are starting to assert themselves, yet to register a shot on target but increasingly in control of the ball.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-0 Germany, 23 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:24 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Germany have settled into the game a little, but South Korea continue to press well, denying their opposition a chance to build fluidly from deep. Casey Phair looks lively, leading the press for South Korea up front on her own when Germany have possession and putting herself about physically - the teenager is some prospect.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-0 Germany, 15 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:16 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Another opportunity for Klara Buhl - and she probably should have done better again. Buhl arrives late as a cross hops past a static South Korean defence and directs her header powerfully, but a couple of feet over the angle of the goal.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 1-0 Germany, 11 minutes

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A chance for Klara Buhl, ball bouncing invitingly bout 15 yards out, but the Bayern Munich winger rather scuffs her volley, sending it scuttling wide of Kim Jung-mi’s goal.

Over in Perth, a relatively even start, with Ibtissim Jraid’s first minute effort the best chance so far. Remember, a Germany defeat means Morocco would need only a point to progress.

Women’s World Cup: Germany out as things stand

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And with Morocco vs Colombia currently goalless, as things stand Germany would be OUT of the Women’s World Cup.

A long way to go yet, of course.

GOAL! South Korea 1-0 Germany (Cho So-hyun, 6 minutes)

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:07 , Harry Latham-Coyle

But now South Korea have the lead! It’s beautiful play in possession, Germany dragged out of shape with the defensive line doglegged. Cho So-hyun bends her run perfectly to arc in behind and slots past an onrushing Frohms to put South Korea in front.

Women’s World Cup: South Korea 0-0 Germany

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:04 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Off the post! Nearly a brilliant start for South Korea, starlet Casey Phair darting in from wider and latching onto a neat through pass, but the 16-year-old’s effort is palmed on to the post by Merle Frohms. A smart stop from the goalkeeper - but the defence in front of her was opened up rather easily.

Kick off!

Thursday 3 August 2023 11:01 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And both South Korea vs Germany and Morocco vs Colombia are underway!

Women’s World Cup: Group stages set to conclude

Thursday 3 August 2023 10:59 , Harry Latham-Coyle

They are also just about ready to get going in Perth, with Colombia hoping to capitalise on that brilliant win over Germany and top the group with a point or more against Morocco.

Just 90 minutes more of group stage football at the 2023 Women’s World Cup - the two final round of 16 places are up for grabs.

Women’s World Cup: Can South Korea shock Germany?

Thursday 3 August 2023 10:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle

What chances of another major World Cup surprise, then? Well, South Korea were shown a template by Colombia of how to frustrate Germany, taking them on physically and not allowing them to settle in possession. While Collin Bell’s side are yet to get off the mark at this tournament, they did score five twice in back-to-back games against Zambia in April - and the African side beat Germany in Furth at the start of July.

Still, you’d imagine the Euros runners-up will fancy this as the try to get their campaign back on course. The players are out for the anthems in Brisbane.

Women’s World Cup golden boot: Who’s leading the top-scorer standings?

Thursday 3 August 2023 10:41 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The race for the Women’s World Cup golden boot is taking shape as the group stages continue in Australia and New Zealand.

Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa bagged a brace in the 4-0 victory over Spain to move top of the top-scorer standings, with Lauren James among those on three goals after her stunning double in England’s 6-1 win over China.

If two or more players finish on the same number of goals, the golden boot will be determined by assists and then on minutes played.

Women’s World Cup golden boot: Who’s leading the top-scorer standings?

Women’s World Cup 2023: Lena Oberdorf backs Germany’s strong mentality to see them through

Thursday 3 August 2023 10:32 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Lena Oberdorf starts again for Germany as she continues to work her way back to full intensity after her start to the tournament was disrupted by a thigh injury. The Wolfsburg midfielder is confident her side will react well to that Colombia defeat and get the job done today.

“We feel we are very strong,” Oberdorf said to the Fifa website. “Ahead of the Euros last year, we lost against Serbia, and everybody thought, ‘Germany are going to suck at this tournament’. Then we made it into the final.

“We have stuck together as a team for a long time. We will calm down, focus on this game, and complete our task. We have a good mentality in the team. Even the younger players, I know they are thinking ‘Okay, let’s go, we can change things against Korea’.”

Women’s World Cup 2023

Thursday 3 August 2023 10:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Wins for Colombia and Germany would set up two mightily intriguing last-16 fixtures. The South American side, remember, need only a point to be secure at the top of Group H and set up a meeting with Jamaica, two of the tournament’s suprise packages, in Melbourne. That would leave Germany to face France in a rematch of last summer’s Euro 2022 semi-final.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco vs Colombia team news

Thursday 3 August 2023 10:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Colombia make one change to the team that beat Germany, with Leicy Santos favoured ahead of Lady Andrade in a dangerous forward quartet.

Anissa Lahmari looks set to fulfil a playmaking role for Morocco, replacing Salma Amani in an otherwise unchanged starting lineup.

Colombia XI: C Perez; C Arias, J Carabali, D Arias, M Vanegas; L Bedoya Durango, D Montoya; M Ramirez, L Santos, L Caicedo; C Usme.

Morocco XI: K Er-Rmichi; H Ait El Haj, N El Chad, N Benzina, Z Redouani; S Ouzraoui, E Nakkach, A Lahmari, G Chebbak, F Tagnaout; I Jraidi.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Germany vs South Korea team news

Thursday 3 August 2023 10:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Marina Hegering and Lea Schüller come in to the starting side for Germany, with Lina Magull surprisingly dropped by Martina Vass-Tecklenburg after the defeat to Colombia.

Hong Hye-ji drops out of the South Korea side that began against Morocco, with Chun Ga-ram installed into the starting line-up. 16-year-old striker Casey Phair, who became the youngest player in competition history earlier in the tournament, also gets a start.

South Korea XI: JM Kim; HR Kim, G Chun, SY Shim; J Choo, SY Ji, YR Choe, SH Cho, S Jang; C Phair, YJ Lee.

Germany XI: M Frohms; S Huth, K Hendrich, M Hegering, C Hagel; S Dabritz, L Oberdorf; J Brand, A Popp, K Buhl; L Schuller.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Linda Caicedo wonder-goal stuns Germany

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:55 , Luke Baker

I make no apologies for showing you this goal again. Perhaps the biggest shock result of the World Cup so far was Colombia beating Germany and while Manuela Vanegas scored a 97th-minute winner, this stunner from Linda Caicedo set them on their way.

Both teams look in good position to qualify from Group H today

Women’s World Cup latest - England’s attack goes from tired to inspired

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:45 , Luke Baker

It is far too easy to fall into the trap of viewing this England team through rose-tinted glasses: this is a team who win games and have fun while doing so. After all, the Lionesses are the team who scored 20 against Latvia; the team who danced past Luxembourg and North Macedonia as they found a way to double figures; the team who made a mockery of any suggestion Norway were a top team with their 8-0 victory at the Euros.

In recent months that hasn’t been the case — two wingers would charge up the flanks and cross towards Alessia Russo, if couldn’t can’t find a cross then they’d try and cut inside. Rinse and repeat. It hadn’t taken much of late for teams to sit back and stifle England – the code had been cracked and the attack was neutered.

It’s a good job, then, that Sarina Wiegman has stumbled across a way forward.

Read more below:

England’s attack goes from tired to inspired as new-look front three devastates China

Women’s World Cup latest - Australia confident they can continue to win without Sam Kerr if required

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:40 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Co-hosts Australia will hope to have Sam Kerr back amongst things for their last-16 encounter with Denmark, the Chelsea forward yet to feature at the World Cup and continuing to battle a calf issue. Kerr was fit enough to be named on the bench for the Matildas’ final group fixture against Canada, but was not required in a 4-0 win. Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is hopeful that her captain will be back to fitness for the knockout rounds, but believes her side have demonstrated that they are more than capable of winning without her.

“We always want Sam on the field and she’s a world-class striker but we’ve shown now that we have the depth and we can play any combination up front that we can still score goals,” Arnold told The Australian Associated Press. “If she plays, she plays, if she doesn’t, she doesn’t. But we have our plan.

“She has her own individual plan that she’s doing with the doctor and physio and getting her ready to join in with the team,

“What she had to do, she looked like she was quite comfortable doing it, and she was in high spirits (afterwards), so I assumed it all went well.”

Women’s World Cup latest - Lloyd critical of USA’s performance

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:35 , Luke Baker

Former United States women’s national team player Carli Lloyd labelled USA’s performance against Portugal “lacklustre” and “uninspiring” as they almost crashed out of the World Cup in the group stages.

The defending champions needed to avoid defeat but were inches away from elimination when Portugal substitute Ana Capeta struck the post in stoppage time.

The USA held on to scrape a 0-0 draw, enough to secure progress to the last-16 while knocking Portugal out, but the four-time winners missed out on top spot in Group E with Lloyd highly critical of the display from her former side.

Read more below:

Carli Lloyd slams former teammates as USA almost crash out of Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Cup latest - Wiegman hails England adaptability

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:25 , Luke Baker

England boss Sarina Wiegman lauded the Lionesses’ adaptability after a system shake-up sparked a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup.

The Lionesses had not scored more than once in their opening two matches but came alive on a crisp night in front of 13,497 at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium to seal top spot in Group D.

Wiegman took a gamble as she swapped England’s usual 4-3-3 for a 3-5-2 formation, and she was rewarded with goals from five different players including a brace from Chelsea prodigy Lauren James, who also picked up three assists.

“I think we are growing into this tournament,” said Wiegman, whose side will travel back to their Terrigal, New South Wales base camp before flying to Brisbane to meet Nigeria in the knockout stages.

Read more below:

Sarina Wiegman hails England adaptability after big win over China

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:15 , Luke Baker

Lauren James shone again with two fine goals as England put in their best performance of the Women’s World Cup so far to sweep aside China 6-1 and march into the last 16.

Alessia Russo gave the European champions the perfect start with a goal in the fourth minute before Lauren Hemp and James added two more to give England a comfortable lead at the break at Hindmarsh Stadium. Asian Champions China, who exit in the group stage for the first time in eight editions of the World Cup, came out firing in the second half and got a goal back through a Wang Shuang penalty.

James grabbed her third goal, however, before Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly also found the net to give England an emphatic victory as they head off to Brisbane to play Nigeria on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

Elsewhere, the United States survived a mighty scare against Portugal to narrowly reach the last-16. The defending champions needed to avoid defeat but were inches away from crashing out when Portugal substitute Ana Capeta struck the post in stoppage time.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Women’s World Cup.

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

Women’s World Cup: Two Round of 16 slots to be filled

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

So that’s what the four sides need to progress to the Round of 16, with those two final spots in the knockout rounds to be filled. Group H’s two representatives will play their last-16 fixtures on Tuesday 8 August - the group winner will travel to Melbourne for a meeting with Jamaica, so impressive so far, while France are on their way to Adelaide and await the runners-up.

Here’s the full schedule for the first knockout round - plenty of tasty ties.

Saturday 5 August

Match 49: Switzerland vs Spain (06:00, Auckland)

Match 50: Japan vs Norway (09:00, Wellington)

Sunday 6 August

Match 51: Netherlands vs South Africa (03:00, Sydney)

Match 52: Sweden vs United States (10:00, Melbourne)

Monday 7 August

Match 54: England vs Nigeria (08:30, Brisbane)

Match 53: Australia vs Denmark (11:30, Sydney)

Tuesday 8 August

Match 56: Winners Group H vs Jamaica (09:00, Melbourne)

Match 55: France vs Runners-up Group H (12:00, Adelaide)

Women’s World Cup: Group H permutations

Thursday 3 August 2023 09:01 , Luke Baker

So, what does each team in Group H need to do to reach the knockouts? I’m glad you asked!

All the permutations are below and remember, those matches kick off at 11am with us bringing you all the action.

What does each team need to qualify?

Colombia

- Due to Morocco’s goal difference, Colombia would need to lose by at least four goals to be in danger of missing out on the last-16. A win or draw would confirm their place as group winners.

Germany

- Germany will go through with a win, regardless of the result in the Colombia vs Morocco game.

- If Germany draw, they would go through in second place as long as Morocco fail to win against Colombia.

- If Germany lose and Morocco win or draw against Colombia, they would be out. Germany could lose and go through, but they would need to Colombia to beat Morocco and South Korea to win by no more than five goals.

Morocco

- Morocco will go through if they win and Germany fail to beat South Korea.

- Morocco would only go through with a draw if Germany lose to South Korea.

- Due to goal difference, Morocco cannot go through with a defeat.

South Korea

- South Korea can only go through with a win against Germany, combined with Morocco losing to Colombia.

Women’s World Cup: Group H standings, fixtures and results

Thursday 3 August 2023 08:45 , Luke Baker

We turn our attention to today’s final two matches of the group stage - South Korea vs Germany and Colombia vs Morocco.

Group H has proved to be a fascinating group and here’s how it stands and what has happened so far.

Group H standings

1. Colombia - 6 points (+3 goal difference)

2. Germany - 3 points (+5)

3. Morocco - 3 points (-5)

4. South Korea - 0 points (-3)

Results and fixtures

Germany 6-0 Morocco

Colombia 2-0 South Korea

South Korea 0-1 Morocco

Germany 1-2 Colombia

Thursday 3 August

South Korea vs Germany (11am BST)

Morocco vs Colombia (11am BST)

When do England play next? Women’s World Cup fixtures and route to the final

Thursday 3 August 2023 08:31 , Luke Baker

Lauren James inspired England to a thrilling Women’s World Cup victory over China and now the Lionesses are into the knock-out stages of the tournament.

The Chelsea forward has produced some spectacular strikes already down under, with England rebounding from the injury loss of Keira Walsh.

Sarina Wiegman has reshuffled the pack spectacularly and England have regained their confidence, particularly in front of goal.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Lionesses’ next challenge in Australia:

When do England play next? Women’s World Cup fixtures and route to the final

Sarina Wiegman’s brave switch solves England’s Keira Walsh problem at Women’s World Cup

Thursday 3 August 2023 08:20 , Luke Baker

Rip it up and start again: if Keira Walsh’s injury spelled the end of something at the Women’s World Cup, it only did for England’s starting formation. Against China, Sarina Wiegman made her most dramatic change as Lionesses manager yet, switching to a 3-5-2 system to counter the blow of losing their key midfielder. In doing so, Wiegman created something new, unlocking England’s best performance in months.

The Lionesses looked like themselves again, and while England’s 6-1 win against China made sure of their progress to the last-16 as Group D winners, as much focus will be on how Wiegman has recalibrated and recharged her side ahead of the knockout stages. After two 1-0 wins over Haiti and Denmark there was an element of danger coming into the decider, but from the opening moments, the tempo and fluidity of England’s performance erased any doubts.

Sarina Wiegman’s brave England switch solves key Women’s World Cup problem

Genius Lauren James takes over Women’s World Cup — but England must learn from rivals

Thursday 3 August 2023 08:05 , Luke Baker

Much like Lauren James’s divine second goal, this might be dropping beautifully for England. Certainly, Sarina Wiegman suddenly has clarity in a World Cup characterised by uncertainty and unpredictability. James’s very role illustrates that. The young winger’s influence from that wide role was a driving force in this crushing 6-1 win over China that confirmed an expected first place.

It is a first place, however, that suddenly looks very different. The path to the semi-finals, at least, is something else that’s so much clearer.

It now won’t feature Australia or Canada, and may not have any of France, Brazil or Germany. A thrilling Colombia and dangerous last-16 opponents Nigeria are huge threats, but there is the prospect that such developing teams have had their main highs. Just as importantly, the World Cup’s stand-out performers so far, in Japan, are on the other side of the draw.

On that, and the elusive momentum that defines tournaments, England now have none of the sudden doubts that are afflicting other previous favourites in Spain and – above all – the USA.

Read more:

Lauren James takes over World Cup — but England must learn from rivals

Women’s World Cup latest - Lauren James: England’s new superstar taking World Cup by storm

Thursday 3 August 2023 07:50 , Luke Baker

Technically gifted England forward Lauren James has already become one of the breakout stars of the 2023 Women’s World Cup for her thrilling performance against China.

While at times ‘LJ’ has faced criticism for being inconsistent, on the biggest stage she has hit her best form with two goals and three assists in the final group match as England sailed through to the knockout round.

England manager Sarina Wiegman hailed James for doing “special things” during the 6-1 win over China, while the player herself told the TV cameras after the game that the performance was what “dreams are made of,”

But her rise to the top has been an interesting story.

Read more about the rise of England’s new superstar, Lauren James, below:

Lauren James: England’s new superstar taking World Cup by storm

Women’s World Cup tips: Best bets and predictions for Thursday's matches

Thursday 3 August 2023 07:39 , Luke Baker

With the group stages of the Women’s World Cup coming to a close, UK betting sites have priced up the final round of fixtures in Group H.

The latest Women’s World Cup odds suggest both games will be one-sided affairs, with 2003 World Cup winners Germany seeking a win over South Korea to secure their place in the knockout rounds, while Colombia need just a point against Morocco to solidify top spot.

Below, we analyse both fixtures with betting value in mind.

Women’s World Cup tips: Best bets and predictions for Thursday's matches

Women’s World Cup latest - When do England play next?

Thursday 3 August 2023 07:37 , Luke Baker

Lauren James inspired England to a thrilling Women’s World Cup victory over China and now the Lionesses are into the knock-out stages of the tournament.

The Chelsea forward has produced some spectacular strikes already down under, with England rebounding from the injury loss of Keira Walsh.

Sarina Wiegman has reshuffled the pack spectacularly and England have regained their confidence, particularly in front of goal.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Lionesses’ next challenge in Australia:

When do England play next? Women’s World Cup fixtures and route to the final

Women’s World Cup latest - LIVE

Thursday 3 August 2023 07:36 , Luke Baker

Welcome back to our coverage of the Women’s World Cup, where the group stage has reached its final day of action. Group H ends this morning with Colombia, Germany, Morocco and South Korea battling for supremacy.