Following an unpredictable group stage that saw perennial favorites such as Brazil and Germany eliminated early and underdogs like Morocco and Jamaica score historic wins for their countries, the 2023 Women's World Cup advances to the round of 16 starting Saturday.
Intriguing match-ups and potential upsets await fans of international football, as does the answer to several burning questions.
Can England weather the rash of injuries it has endured to this point and win its first World Cup since 1966? Is the United States team the favorite they were believed to be entering the tournament? Is Spain a favorite to win the cup in its third try?