FIFA Women’s World Cup™ on FOX Programming Highlights: Tuesday, August 15

Today’s Results:

• Spain def. Sweden, 2 – 1 (90 IN 90 HIGHLIGHTS | REPLAY)

Must-See Moments:

• Olga Carmona’s game-winning goal that helped lift Spain to the Women’s World Cup Final
• Sweden’s Rebecka Blomqvist scores in 88^th minute to draw even vs. Spain
• 19-year-old Salma Paralluelo strikes again for Spain to open the scoring in Women’s World Cup Semifinal
• Eight minutes of pure madness: Watch all three of the late goals from the semifinal thriller
• A touching ode to goalkeepers, presented by the eloquent Alexi Lalas

Top Stories:

• Takeaways: Spain scores two late goals to top Sweden, make first Women’s World Cup Final (By: Doug McIntyre)
• How Salma Paralluelo went from track star to Spain’s World Cup game-changer (By: Martin Rogers)
• Spain vs. Sweden Highlights: Spain advances to World Cup Final (By: Michael Cohen)
• Underdog Australia counting on home crowd vs. England: ‘They’re going to be vital’ (By: Doug McIntyre)
• Downplay it all they might, Australia and England have a rich sporting rivalry (By: Martin Rogers)
• Mary Fowler gives Australia reason to believe now and in the future (By: Laken Litman)

Tonight’s Top Quotes:

• “Spain outplayed Sweden. Of course, they had a hard time – they didn’t trade too many chances, but we see the game-changer here: all substitutes made the difference. Spain deserves to be in the final.”
  • FOX Sports analyst Ari Hingst on Spain’s semifinal win over Sweden | WATCH

• “This is a team [Spain] that can absolutely win it. This wasn’t a perfect Spain team today, but this was a fitting semifinal in that both teams had opportunities. There was a moment, to your point, Ari, when I thought Sweden really was in the moment and taking it to Spain, and substitutions aren’t just about the actual players that come in. Sometimes, it’s stopping that momentum which was done incredibly well by [Jorge] Vilda in that moment to recognize that something was needed.”
  • FOX Sports analyst Alexi Lalas reacts following Spain’s semifinal victory over Sweden | WATCH

• “She’s [Salma Paralluelo] had an instant impact these last two matches coming off the bench getting goals. She just gives the Spanish side a different look; she stretches that backline – especially with Sweden who are high-pressing, kind of keeping those lines compact and just creating havoc and allowing her other teammates to get involved. But immediate game changer.”
  • FOX Sports analyst Carli Lloyd on impact Spain’s 19-year-old phenom Salma Paralluelo is making at 2023 Women’s World Cup | WATCH

• “This is the tough thing for this Swedish team because we have seen this time and time again. … This has been the Achilles heel for the Swedish team: not being able to get over that hump. They put in some wonderful performances, obviously, beating the United States and going on to beat Japan, but then falling short here. So, it is an exciting time from the players of this Spanish team, but heartbreak for Sweden.”
  • FOX Sports analyst Lori Lindsey on Sweden falling short in Women’s World Cup yet again | WATCH

• “There’s probably a lot of English people that would love to see us knocked out by England, but I think there’s more Australians that would love to see England knocked out by us.”
  • Australia’s Mackenzie Arnold ahead of The Matildas’ Semifinals matchup vs. England | WATCH

• “I don’t think she starts, I don’t think she’s ready to start.”
  • FOX Sports analyst and former Australia women’s national team captain Kate Gill on if she believes Sam Kerr should join the Starting XI against England | WATCH

• “Australians love winners, and this team, the Matildas, have captured the country. They have the country behind them, they’re supporting them, they’re cheering, you can hear them around Sydney Harbour. It’s just magnificent. I think if there’s ever a World Cup Australia can win, it’s this one, because they have captured the nation. You just see these players, the inspiration that they’re providing to the next generation of players.”
  • FOX Sports analyst Carli Lloyd on Australia’s fairytale run heading into the Semifinals showdown with England | WATCH

Top Shots:

Wednesday Semifinal Schedule on FOX (All Times ET):

• 5:00 AM – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE
  • Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Ari Hingst, Rob Stone, Kate Gill, Stu Holden
• 6:00 AM – Australia vs. England
  • JP Dellacamera, Aly Wagner, Dr. Joe Machnik
• WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW on @FOXSoccer Twitter
  • Hosts: Leslie Osborne, Melissa Ortiz, Jimmy Conrad

Full replays of each match are available on the FOX Sports app. For announcements, coverage, notes, photography and more, visit the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ page on FOX Sports Press Pass.