Nigeria stunned Australia, 3-2, to reach the round of 16 — and will be looking to supply another surprise.
England vs. NigeriaEngland won two of its group stage matches by a single goal, beating Haiti and Denmark by the same score, 1-0.
The Nigerians have not lost since February, but have never won a knockout game in the team’s seven previous World Cup appearances.
In 2019, Australia was ousted in the round of 16 by Norway in a penalty shootout.
Denmark hasn’t qualified for a World Cup since 2007, and is here to make the most of it.
Persons:
Sam Kerr, William West, Kerr, “, Denmark hasn’t, ”, Mackenzie Arnold
Organizations:
Canada, Credit, Agence France, New Zealand, England, Nigeria England, China, Australia, Denmark, Danes
Locations:
Australia, New, Nigeria, Haiti, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, England, Norway