Switzerland Women will look to continue their winning streak when they face Norway Women in Hamilton on Tuesday.
Switzerland Women will look to continue their winning streak when they face Norway Women in Hamilton on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting of both teams at the FIFA World Cup. Interestingly, it will also be the first time the Swiss will be facing any team from their own continent at the tournament. If jog down the history of rivalry between these two nations, nothing great separates them. Both Norway and Switzerland have won one of their previous encounters against each other. Added to this, there is a draw between them. After reaching the knockout round at their only previous World Cup appearance in 2015, Switzerland are well set to repeat the feat in Australia and New Zealand.
Norway, meanwhile, are hoping to get on the board after losing their opening match to tournament co-hosts New Zealand. In contrast to their opponents, Norway are at risk of being eliminated after they begun the tournament with a 1-0 defeat to New Zealand. Norway got a huge upset in their opening game against New Zealand. The Norewgians will now look to turn the tables before its too late. Coming to the group standings, Switzerland are in the second position of Group A with 3 points. While Norway languish at the third postion with 0 points.
G. Thalmann (GK), Aigbogun, Buhler, Stierli, Maritz, Sow, Walti (C), Reuteler, Piubel, Bachmann, Crnogorcevic
A. Mikalsen (GK), Bjelde, Mjelde (C), Harviken, Hansen, Engen, Boe Risa, Maanum, Hansen, Reiten, Hegerberg
Opponents | Score |
Phillippines Women | 0-2 (W) |
Morocco Women | 0-0 (D) |
Zambia Women | 3-3 (D) |
Iceland Women | 1-2 (L) |
China Women | 0-0 (D) |
Opponents | Score |
New Zealand Women | 1-0 (W) |
Sweden Women | 3-3 (D) |
Spain Women | 4-2 (W) |
France Women | 0-0 (D) |
Denmark Women | 2-0 (L) |
Results | Score |
Norway beats Switzerland | 2-1 |
Switzerland beats Norway | 2-1 |
Norway draws with Switzerland | 2-2 |
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Phillippines will take place at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand at 11:00 am IST on Tuesday.
New Zealand vs Phillippines | Key Details |
Date | July 25 |
Venue | Wellington Regional Stadium |
Kickoff time in New Zealand | 20:00 pm |
Kickoff time in Norway | 10:00 am |
Kickoff time in Australia | 18:00 pm |
Kickoff time in Switzerland | 10:00 am |
Kickoff time in India | 13:30 pm |
Football fans in Switzerland can catch the live action of the World Cup via TRT Spor. While those in Norway can watch the match via NRK1, TV6 Sweden, NRK TV, Viaplay Norway. In India, it is screened in DD Sports as well as on Fancode.
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