England Women v China Women: How to watch Lionesses in World Cup action and who awaits them in knockout round

England can book their place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday lunchtime.
By Nick Westby
Published 1st Aug 2023, 09:35 BST

Sarina Wiegman’s team need a draw against China in Adelaide to secure safe passage into the last 16 as Group D winners.

Even a defeat could see them go through although they will be banking on goal difference and Denmark not thrashing Haiti in the other Group D finale.

When is England v China?

England's midfielder Georgia Stanway (L) and Denmark's midfielder Karen Holmgaard fight for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group D match (Picture: DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)England's midfielder Georgia Stanway (L) and Denmark's midfielder Karen Holmgaard fight for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group D match (Picture: DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
England's midfielder Georgia Stanway (L) and Denmark's midfielder Karen Holmgaard fight for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group D match (Picture: DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
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The fixture will take place on Tuesday, August 1, and the action will get underway at 12pm BST. Denmark’s meeting with Haiti in the other Group D game will also commence at 12pm.

Where is England v China being held?

The match will be held at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.

Can I watch England v China on TV?

Fans can cheer on the Lionesses live on ITV1 with the coverage beginning at 11.15am. Commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Should England qualify, who do they play next?

If England draw or beat China they will top Group D and will face Group B runners-up Nigeria in the next round on Monday, August 7, 8.30am BST.

If England lose and finish second in the group, they will move on to face co-hosts Australia next Monday, August 7, 11.30am BST.

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