Japan have cruised through the tournament to this point, outscoring opponents 14-1 in their four games, while Sweden qualified for the quarterfinals with a dramatic penalty shootout victory vs. the USWNT. The teams have faced each other three times at a Women's World Cup, Sweden winning two group stage games, but not since Japan won 3-1 in the 2011 semifinals.
Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo Martino said the leadership Lionel Messi is providing in MLS is similar to the way he helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Fluminense's former Brazil international Marcelo has been handed a three-match ban by CONMEBOL after his lunge at Argentinos Juniors' Luciano Sanchez left the defender with a horrific injury.
Substitute Salma Paralluelo scored in extra time to lift Spain to a nervy 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Friday and into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
With Vlatko Andonovski expected to leave as USWNT coach soon, who in the soccer world has the experience and track record to take the job? We break down 11 potential candidates ranging from "must call" to long shot.