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Seattle Sounders FC will host Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 matches in Spokane, marking the club’s first-ever home games in Eastern Washington.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has entered the knockout phase with the Round of 16 matches scheduled from January 3-6, 2026, leading up to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final in Rabat on January 18, where the champion will be crowned.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Emma Raducanu in a challenging Wimbledon third-round match to advance to the Round of 16, with both players showcasing resilience and skill under pressure, setting up a next match against Elise Mertens.
The draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 has been made, with several heavyweight clubs absent this season. Reigning champions Manchester City and rivals Bayern Munich have been handed comfortable routes, while Barcelona and Napoli face off in a highly anticipated clash. Arsenal will face a tough challenge against Porto, while PSG will take on Real Sociedad. Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid will battle it out, and Dortmund will face PSV Eindhoven. Lazio will have a difficult task against Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid will face RB Leipzig.
The Wisconsin Badgers will face the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Round of 16 of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. The Badgers, who earned the No. 3 overall seed, are seeking revenge for a previous loss to Penn State. After two 3-0 sweeps last week, the Badgers are looking to continue their winning streak. The winner of this match will advance to face either No. 3 Purdue or No. 2 Oregon.
Morocco's impressive run in the Women's World Cup came to an end as they were defeated 4-0 by France in the round of 16. The loss marked the exit of another World Cup debutant, following South Africa and Jamaica. Despite the defeat, Morocco's performance showcased the progress and potential of women's soccer in newfangled countries. The quarterfinals of the tournament will feature highly ranked teams, including Sweden, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, England, and Colombia.
The USWNT will face Sweden in the Round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The starting lineup includes players such as Alyssa Naeher, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, and Alex Morgan. Rose Lavelle will be suspended for the match. The USWNT has previously defeated Sweden in the 2019 World Cup and the delayed Tokyo Olympics. Lindsey Horan will captain the team, while Alyssa Naeher will start as the goalkeeper. Naomi Girma, Julie Ertz, Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan, Emily Sonnett, Andi Sullivan, Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman, and Emily Fox complete the starting XI.
The U.S. Women's National Team will face Sweden in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after advancing out of Group E. Sweden claimed the first seed in Group G, and the match will take place at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia. The winner will move on to the tournament quarterfinals. The USA has allowed only one shot on target so far in the tournament.
In the round of 16 match at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Spain took a 3-1 lead against Switzerland. Alba Maria Redondo Ferrer scored for Spain in the 17th minute, but Teresa Abilleira scored an own goal in the 11th minute. Aitana Bonmati Conca then scored for Spain in the 5th minute. Spain made significant changes to their starting lineup, while Switzerland maintained the same lineup for the third consecutive game.
Sweden defeated Argentina 2-0 in their final Group G match at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, securing their spot as group winners and setting up a Round of 16 match against the United States. Argentina's World Cup run came to an end as they needed a win to advance. Sweden rested many of their starters and made nine changes to their starting lineup. Both of Sweden's goals came in the second half, with Rebecka Blomqvist scoring on a header in the 66th minute and Elin Rubensson converting a penalty kick in the 90th minute.
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) failed to secure the top spot in Group E at the Women's World Cup, creating an unfortunate scheduling situation for U.S. viewers. The games were originally scheduled to accommodate U.S. viewers, but now the USWNT will play a game in Melbourne at 5 a.m. ET, while the Netherlands, who took the top spot, will play in Sydney at 10 p.m. ET. Soccer fans from both countries will have to wake up early or stay up late to cheer on their teams in the Round of 16.
The US Women's National Team narrowly avoided elimination from the Women's World Cup at the group stage, securing a goalless draw against Portugal to advance to the round of 16. Substitute Ana Capeta came close to scoring a late winner for Portugal, but her shot hit the post. The USWNT finished second in Group E behind the Netherlands, marking the first time they have won just one group stage match in the history of the competition. The team's performance has raised questions about their cohesion and they will need to improve in the next round.
Rose Lavelle, one of the United States' top players, received a yellow card in the match against Portugal and will be suspended for the team's next game if they advance to the Round of 16. Lavelle's suspension comes as a result of accumulating two yellow cards in the tournament. Despite coming off the bench, Lavelle has made a significant impact on the field, assisting in a goal against the Netherlands. The United States tied Portugal 0-0 but secured a spot in the Round of 16 as the second-place finisher in Group E. They will face the winner of Group G, likely to be Sweden, on Sunday.
The group stage of the 2023 Generation adidas Cup has ended, with 10 teams from each age group and six of the best second-place teams advancing to the knockout stage. Eight MLS NEXT teams finished atop the 10 groups, with defending champions Seattle Sounders emerging in first place in a tough group. The Round of 16 games will take place on April 5, with international teams such as Real Madrid and Valencia also in the mix.