England’s quest to win the Women’s World Cup takes them to Sydney for today’s quarter-final meeting with Colombia.
The Lionesses came through a tense penalty shootout to beat Nigeria in the last-16 despite the sending off of Lauren James late in normal time, which has left the side in the lurch for potentially the rest of the tournament.
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Nonetheless, the European champions have shown steel and grit in abundance throughout this tournament and can count themselves among the favourites to go all the way ahead of this game.
Colombia have been the surprise package of the World Cup having never made it this far before. With a fine mix of youth and experience, the South Americans had already beaten Germany and South Korea before edging Jamaica in the last-16.
Date, kick-off time and venue
England vs Colombia is scheduled for an 11.30am BST kick-off today, Saturday, August 12, 2023.
The match will take place at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Where to watch England vs Colombia
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1 with coverage beginning at 10.45am.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the free ITVX app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
England vs Colombia team news
Ready to take on Colombia! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Y5dhD0riuD
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 12, 2023
🚨𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥
— Selección Colombia (@FCFSeleccionCol) August 12, 2023
Formación de la Selección Colombia Femenina para enfrentar a Inglaterra por la Copa Mundial Femenina de la FIFA.#PersiguiendoUnSueño#TodosSomosColombia🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/5IitjL2lro
England vs Colombia prediction
This is not the sort of game that is fun to predict. England could very easily click back into top gear with confidence rejuvanated to extinguish the dreams of an overperforming rival. Or, they could continue to stutter and let Colombia snatch a famous, famous win.
It’s hard to know which way the cookie will crumble but the Lionesses have the experience and the talent, which ultimately makes them favourites.
England to win, 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Karen Carney and Fara Williams scored first-half goals as England beat Colombia 2-1 in the 2015 World Cup group stage.
England vs Colombia match odds
England to qualify: 1/5
Draw (90 mins): 11/5
Colombia to qualify: 10/3
