Argentina vs. Sweden live updates: Sweden looks to set matchup against USWNT

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Wednesday (on FOX and the FOX Sports app), with Argentina (0-1-1) battling undefeated Olympic silver medalist Sweden (2-0-0) at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Sweden is ranked No. 3 in the world, according to FIFA, while Argentina checks in at No. 28. Nonetheless, both teams account for one of the top-10 goals of the tournament thus far, and both will look to make a statement.

Taking all three points from Sweden won’t be enough for La Albiceleste to advance out of Group G, however, as it will need help elsewhere.

As for Sweden, it can win Group G with a win or draw on Wednesday. It can also take Group G with a loss as it has a 10-goal lead in goal differential over Italy, which is the only other team that can win Group G.

In the likely event that Sweden wins Group G, it’ll face the United States in the Round of 16 on Sunday (FOX and the FOX Sports app at 5 a.m. ET).

Find every scenario for how each team can advance out of its group and into the knockouts here.

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Argentina vs. Sweden

PREGAME

Emotions running high

Multiple Argentina players held back tears during the national anthem as it would be playing in its final match of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Setting the stage

The “World Cup NOW” crew previewed the match live on social media ahead of kickoff.

Starting lineups

The Swedes have made several changes to their lineup, making nine changes in their group stage finale. Sweden can lose Wednesday’s match and still win Group G due to its large lead in goal differential

Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.

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