World Cup schedule for knockout stage: USA gets Sweden first round, Morocco faces France

Group play at the 2023 World Cup is over, which means it is time for do-or-die in the knockout rounds. 

There were quite a few surprises during group play, from the USWNT looking lackluster and overmatched in two games to Japan’s dominance of Group C to Norway’s puzzling, inconsistent play, and Germany's shocking exit while Colombia and Morocco took Group H. Injuries have also taken a toll on nearly every team. 

But the Round of 16 is here, and a champion will be crowned on Aug. 20. Following the bracket, especially as group standings shake out, can be confusing, so here's a full schedule in list form to help keep track of all the matches (and adjust your sleep schedule accordingly). 

Quick reminder: The USWNT finished second in Group E, meaning the Americans take on familiar foe Sweden on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET. Because they finished second (Netherlands finished first), they’ll be playing most of their games in the middle of the night for everyone watching from the States — stocking up on coffee will be essential. 

World Cup round of 16 schedule

Saturday, Aug. 5

All times EST.

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Game 49: Switzerland (Group A winner) vs. Spain (Group C runner-up) in Eden Park, Auckland at 1 a.m. ET Game 50: Japan (Group C winner) vs. Norway (Group A runner-up) in Wellington Regional, at 4 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 6

Game 51: Netherlands (Group E winner) vs. South Africa (Group G runner-up) in Sydney Football Stadium at 10 p.m.Game 52: Sweden (Group G winner) vs. USA (Group E runner-up) in Melbourne Rectangular at 5 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 7

Game 53: England (Group D winner) vs. Nigeria (Group B runner-up) in Lang Park, Brisbane at 6.30 a.m. Game 54: Australia (Group B winner) vs. Denmark (Group D runner-up) in Stadium Australia, Sydney at 3.30 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Game 55: Colombia (Group H winner) vs. Jamaica (Group F runner-up) in Hindmarsh, Adelaide at 4 a.m.Game 56: France (Group F winner) vs. Morocco (Group H runner-up) in Melbourne Rectangular at 7 a.m.

World Cup quarterfinals schedule

All times EST.

Friday, Aug. 11

Game 57: Switzerland/Spain vs. Netherlands/South Africa (Wellington Regional at 9 p.m. ET Thursday)Game 58: Japan/Norway vs. Sweden/USWNT (Eden Park, Auckland 3.30 a.m.)

Saturday, Aug. 12

Game 59: England/Nigeria vs. Colombia/Jamaica (Stadium Australia, Sydney at 6.30 a.m.) Game 60: Australia/Denmark vs. France/Morocco (Lang Park, Brisbane at 3 a.m.)

World Cup semifinals schedule

All times EST.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

Game 61: Winners of 57 vs. Winners of 58 (Eden Park, Auckland at 4 a.m. ET)

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Game 62: Winners of 59 vs. Winners of 60 (Stadium Australia, Sydney at 6 a.m.)

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Saturday, Aug. 19

Game 63: Losers of 61 vs. Losers of 62 (Lang Park, Brisbane at 4 a.m.)

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Sunday, Aug. 20

Game 64: Winners of 61 vs. Winners of 62 (Stadium Australia, Sydney at 6 a.m.)

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