Reigning, defending European champions England kick off their knockout round adventure on Thursday (3 pm), when they face Sweden in quarterfinal no. 2 at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland.
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How to watch Sweden vs England live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 3 pm ET, Thursday
How to watch: Disney+
Sweden focus, team news
The Swedes went a perfect 9-for-9 points and conceded just one goal during the group stage, as they breezed right on by Germany, Poland and Denmark. Star striker Stina Blackstenius (41 goals, 120 caps) is the key for Sweden, making the counter-attack a constant threat when England are likely to dominate possession. Blackstenius scored twice during the Group C play and is already quite familiar with the heart of England’s defense: Arsenal teammate and England captain, Leah Williamson.
England focus, team news
Only Spain (14) scored more goals during the group stage than England (11), with Lauren James, Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone all netting twice. The Lionesses weren’t half bad defensively either, giving up just three goals on their wins over the Netherlands and Wales, and a tournament-opening defeat to France. Sarina Wiegman hasn’t made a change to her starting XI in either of England’s last two games — both wins — after she moved Toone (2 goals, 2 assists) into the lineup and shifted Lauren James to the right wing.
Sweden vs England prediction
This one feels like a stalemate headed for penalties. Sweden 1-1 (3-4 PKs) England.
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