In its first match of the group stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Sweden challenges South Africa on Sunday, July 23 at 1:00 AM ET.
How to Watch Sweden vs. South Africa
- Game Day: Sunday, July 23, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Venue: Westpac Stadium
- FREE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE STREAM: Watch Sweden vs. South Africa for free with a trial to Fubo!
Sweden and South Africa Roster Makeup
- Eight Sweden players compete in English Women’s Super League, more than any other league (34.8% of the roster for the tournament). Chelsea FC in English Women’s Super League is the home for three of those players. The squad also includes eight players (34.8% of the roster) who compete domestically in Damallsvenskan, including three from BK Hacken FF.
- South Africa’s roster includes 19 players from SAFA Women’s League, including eight from UWC Ladies FC.
- South Africa has just a single NWSL player on its roster in this tournament — Thembi Kgatlana (Racing Louisville FC).
Sweden and South Africa Matchup Statistics
- Sweden holds a record of 1-2-1 in 2023 when taking on teams competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, scoring seven goals in those matchups and giving up five. Back in 2022, it was 7-2-2 versus World Cup teams, with 23 goals scored and 13 allowed.
- Sweden’s 3-3 draw with Norway earlier this year on April 11 was the last time that Sweden took on a team competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
- Sweden reached the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup, losing to England 2-1.
- South Africa posted a record of 3-0-4 in 2022 when taking on teams playing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, netting seven goals in those games and allowing 20.
- South Africa’s 4-1 loss to Australia on October 8, 2022 was the last time that South Africa matched up with a team competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
- South Africa didn’t make it beyond the group stage at the 2019 World Cup held in France.
Sweden Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2023 | South Africa | – |
| 7/29/2023 | Italy | – |
| 8/2/2023 | Argentina | – |
South Africa Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2023 | Sweden | – |
| 7/27/2023 | Argentina | – |
| 8/2/2023 | Italy | – |
