USA vs. Sweden live updates: USWNT fights for survival in World Cup knockout stage

The U.S. women’s national team will fight to keep their 2023 World Cup campaign alive Sunday against Sweden in a round of 16 match that’s win-or-go-home. The Americans are vying for a third straight World Cup victory, which would be a record, and fifth overall.

With columnist Nancy Armour on the ground, USA TODAY Sports will offer the latest updates, highlights, analysis and more throughout the USWNT’s Group E finale match. Follow along.

When does the USWNT play next?

The Americans play Sweden in the World Cup knockout round of 16 at 5 a.m. ET Sunday.

Where to watch USA vs. Sweden

All 2023 World Cup games will be broadcast in the U.S. by Fox, on both its main channel and FS1. It’s also available to stream on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app. Spanish-language coverage will be on Telemundo.

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USA women World Cup schedule

If the USWNT beats Sweden on Sunday, the team will play at 3:30 a.m. ET Friday, August 11 against Japan.

World Cup bracket 2023

Here’s how the 2023 World Cup bracket is set up.

World Cup schedule, knockout stage

Here’s the full schedule for the knockout rounds.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Spain 5, Switzerland 1 … Spain advances to play Netherlands
Japan 3, Norway 1 … Japan advances to play winner of USWNT-Sweden

Sunday, Aug. 6

Netherlands 2, South Africa 0 … Netherlands advances to play Spain
Sweden (Group G winner) vs. USA (Group E runner-up) in Melbourne Rectangular at 5 a.m.