The 2023 World Cup has reached the semifinal stage, with the first game pitting Spain against Sweden.
Spain advanced to the semifinal round by beating the Netherlands in a 2-1 thriller in the quarterfinals. Mariona Caldentey scored a penalty kick in the 81st minute to put Spain up 1-0 before Stefanie ver der Gragt equalized for the Dutch in stoppage time.
Spain’s Salma Paralluelo scored the game-winner in the 111th minute on a counterattack.
Sweden defeated Japan 2-1 in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Amanda Ilestedt and Filippa Angeldal to give them a 2-0 advantage before Honoka Hayashi cut the deficit in half with a goal in the 87th minute. Japan could not find an equalizer.
The winner advances to the World Cup final, where they will play the winner of the other semifinal matchup between Australia and England.
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Here’s what you need to know about the first semifinal game of the 2023 World Cup.
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What time does the Spain vs. Sweden World Cup semifinal game start?
The game is scheduled to begin at 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The game will be played at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
How to watch Spain vs. Sweden World Cup semifinal game
The game will air on Fox, with Spanish-language broadcasts on Telemundo and Universo.
You can stream Fox on the Fox Sports app and FoxSports.com, but you’ll need TV provider credentials to watch. Spanish-language broadcasts are available on Peacock.
Fox, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Telemundo and Universo can be found on streaming subscription services such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and YouTube TV. Fox Soccer Plus is on most services, also.
