Author: The New York Times

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England, the European champion, and Spain, another of the world’s rising powers, are each playing in the final for the first time.

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France will face Morocco later in the last round of 16 matchup. The quarterfinals begin Friday.

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Australia’s star, Sam Kerr, said during the preparations for her game that she intended to play after missing games because of injury.

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There are no more draws in this Women’s World Cup. The winner will get Japan in a quarterfinal. The loser will go home, far short of its goals.

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Japan and Spain have been two of the most fearsome teams in this tournament. But the knockout rounds change the dynamic for everyone.

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Colombia and Morocco will advance after one of the craziest finishes to a group stage in the history of the tournament.

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This could be the final chance for international glory for the Brazilian star Marta, while Sweden is all but assured a place in the round of 16.

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The Americans can advance to the round of 16 with a win or a tie. But the team’s route forward may depend on the score of the Netherlands-Vietnam game.

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Sam Kerr and Australia face Canada with their fate in play. Japan and Spain are through, but their game is a measuring stick for both.