The final group of the Women's World Cup was one with a mix of teams, with some favourites to go on a deep run in the tournament, and some who are at the World Cup for the first time.
Germany, the runners-up in last year's European Championship, were one of the strongest sides in the competition but suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Zambia in their warm-up match for the tournament. That proved to be prescient: they took just four points from their three group games, which saw them eliminated at the first stage of a Women's World Cup for the first time.
Colombia, who returned to the World Cup after failing to qualify in 2019, finished top of the group ahead of tournament debutants Morocco. South Korea, who held Germany to a draw in their final match, came last.
The latter two sides have great stories, with Morocco being the first ever team from North Africa to qualify for the Women's World Cup, whilst South Korea went on an amazing run at last year's Asian Cup, defeating Australia on the way to a second-place finish.
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Group H standings and schedule
Women's World Cup Group H table & fixtures
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Morocco | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Germany | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| South Korea | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
Group H match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, July 24 | Germany 6-0 Morocco | Highlights | Melbourne (AUS) | |
| Tue, July 25 | Colombia 2-0 South Korea | Highlights | Sydney (AUS) | |
| Sun, July 30 | Germany 1-2 Colombia | Highlights | Sydney (AUS) | |
| Sun, July 30 | South Korea 0-1 Morocco | Highlights | Adelaide (AUS) | |
| Thu, Aug. 3 | South Korea 1-1 Germany | Highlights to follow | Brisbane (AUS) | |
| Thu, Aug. 3 | Morocco 1-0 Colombia | Highlights to follow | Perth (AUS) |
Odds to win Group H
Germany were overwhelming favourites to win Group H ahead of the tournament, with bookmakers giving the other three sides in the group little chance of toppling the two-time world champions.
Eventual group-winners Colombia were at long odds to finish top.
| Germany | Colombia | South Korea | Morocco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | — | — | — | — |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | -2000 | +1797 | +5820 | +14200 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 1/16 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 100/1 |
| Dafabet (India) | — | — | — | — |
| Unibet (Australia) | 1.05 | 14.00 | 21.00 | 101.00 |
Odds above displayed prior to tournament start
Odds to qualify from Group H
Germany were expected to qualify from Group H with no problem, meaning Colombia and South Korea would be left to fight it out.
Indeed, Morocco were given little chance before the tournament of going through.
| Germany | Colombia | South Korea | Morocco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | — | — | — | — |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | -5000 | -154 | -125 | +3668 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 1/100 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 9/1 |
| Dafabet (India) | — | — | — | — |
| Unibet (Australia) | 1.02 | 1.65 | 1.85 | 21.00 |
Odds above displayed prior to tournament start
Potential path to final for Group H teams
Women's World Cup Round of 16
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug. 5 | Switzerland vs. Spain | 3 p.m. | 1 a.m. | Auckland (NZL) |
| Sat, Aug. 5 | Japan vs. Norway | 6 p.m. | 4 a.m. | Wellington (NZL) |
| Sun, Aug. 6 | Netherlands vs. South Africa | 12 p.m. | 10 p.m. (Aug. 5) | Sydney (AUS) |
| Sun, Aug. 6 | Sweden vs. USA | 7 p.m. | 5 a.m. | Melbourne (AUS) |
| Mon, Aug. 7 | England vs. Nigeria | 5:30 p.m. | 3:30 a.m. | Brisbane (AUS) |
| Mon, Aug. 7 | Australia vs. Denmark | 8:30 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. | Sydney (AUS) |
| Tue, Aug. 8 | Colombia vs. Jamaica | 6 p.m. | 4 a.m. | Melbourne (AUS) |
| Tue, Aug. 8 | France vs. Morocco | 8:30 p.m. | 7 a.m. | Adelaide (AUS) |
Women's World Cup Quarterfinals
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 11 | QF1: 1A/2C vs. 1E/2G | 11 a.m. | 9 p.m. (Aug. 10) | Wellington (NZL) |
| Fri, Aug. 11 | QF2: 1C/2A vs. 1G/2E | 5:30 p.m. | 3:30 a.m. | Auckland (NZL) |
| Sat, Aug. 12 | QF3: 1B/2D vs. 1F/2H | 5 p.m. | 3 a.m. | Brisbane (AUS) |
| Sat, Aug. 12 | QF4: 1D/2B vs. 1H/2F | 8:30 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. | Sydney (AUS) |
Women's World Cup Semifinals
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug. 15 | QF1 vs. QF2 | 6 p.m. | 4 a.m. | Auckland (NZL) |
| Wed, Aug. 16 | QF3 vs. QF4 | 8 p.m. | 6 a.m. | Sydney (AUS) |
Women's World Cup 3rd Place
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug. 19 | Semifinal losers | 6 p.m. | 4 a.m. | Brisbane (AUS) |
Women's World Cup Final
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug. 20 | Semifinal winners | 8 p.m. | 6 a.m. | Sydney (AUS) |