PARIS, France – The United States women’s soccer team will face off against Japan in a knockout round match at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France today. The game is available for free on USA Network, Telemundo, Universo, and various streaming services. Team USA is coming off a strong performance in the group stage, winning all three games and finishing atop Group B. They will be facing a familiar opponent in Japan, who finished as runners-up in Group C. The winner of this match will move on to face the winner of the quarterfinal between Germany and Canada.
Team USA’s young forward line has been impressive, with players like Mallory Swanson, Sophie Smith, and Trinity Rodman making significant contributions. The team’s defense has been solid, allowing just two goals in the group stage. Japan, on the other hand, has shown improvement after a slow start in the tournament. Key players for Japan include Mina Tanaka and Yui Hasegawa.
This will be the seventh meeting between the United States and Japan on a World Championship stage, with Team USA winning the last 13 overall matchups. The game is expected to be a highly anticipated showdown between two strong teams with a storied history. Fans can tune in to watch the game on various streaming services and cable channels.
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