Spain, Japan advance to quarterfinals of FIFA Women's World Cup

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

Spain and Japan have reached the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Spain beat Switzerland 5-1, while Japan eliminated Norway 3-1 in the round of 16 matches on Saturday.

Spain reached their maiden quarterfinals, despite playing without the reigning Ballon d’Or winner Alexis Putellas, who is still recovering from a knee injury.

Japan, which conceded their first goal of the tournament, will take on the winner of Sunday’s duel between holders the US, and Sweden.

The winner of the other round of 16 clash on Sunday between the Netherlands and South Africa will face Spain in the upcoming quarterfinal round.

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will conclude with the final on Aug. 20.