GippSport's FIFA Women's World Cup Quiz - Week 4

It's Matchday! The Matildas commence the knockout rounds in Sydney with a Round of 16 showdown against which opponent?

• Denmark

• Sweden

• Netherlands

• Norway

Answer explanation

De rød-hvide (The Red and White) await the Matildas in the first knockout stage. The Danes are currently ranked 13th in the world (we're 10th). GO 'TILLIES!

One of the all-time greats of the game, Marta, bowed out of international football following her nation's elimination in the group stage.
Who did she play for?

• Brazil

• Portugal

• Canada

• Italy

Answer explanation

Long before the likes of Sam Kerr, Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, there was Marta. A genuine megastar, known for her flair, quick feet, and exceptional skill on the ball. A six-time FIFA World Player of the Year and the Women's World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer, the Brazilian forward is idolised not only in her home country, but right across the globe. Sadly Marta bows out of international football without that elusive World Cup winner's medal such a career so richly deserved, but she leaves an almighty legacy.

Brazil wasn't the only powerhouse to crash out at the group stage, with two-time world cup champions Germany also sent packing before the knockout stages.
What was Germany's world ranking going into the tournament?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Answer explanation

Yep, the world's second best team could only manage one win and one draw from its three matches. The Germans finished third in Group H behind Colombia and Morocco, even after they beat the latter 6-0 in their opening game. Truly one of the biggest shocks in Women's World Cup history.

Team USA inadvertently rankled Victorians on the eve of their Round of 16 clash with Sweden, by referring to Melbourne as what?

• Melby

• Melba

• Melbo

• Mellie

Answer explanation

Fans on social media were quick to point out that Goal Line Technology had the final say in the debate. Gotta feel for the social media staff that posted it.

Following the Round of 16 exits of USA and Norway, which is the only previous World Cup champion left in the tournament?

• Netherlands

• Japan

• England

• Sweden

Answer explanation

Japan won the trophy in 2011, defeating USA on penalties. They have been among the most impressive sides this time around.

Where has FIFA boss Gianni Infantino been based for the majority of this World Cup?

• Brisbane

• Sydney

• Auckland

• Tahiti

Answer explanation

"It's time to respect women," old mate has repeatedly stated in recent times.
Everyone else, he obviously meant. He did pop into NZ for the opening ceremony and the first few days before jetting off to French Polynesia. He rocked up in Canberra late last week to shake Albo's hand, who knows if he'll hang around. It was the first time he has been to Australia since we won the rights to host the tournament three years ago. Blessed are we. By contrast, he was in attendance at every matchday during last year's men's World Cup in Qatar...

Sorry for the rant, but get in the bin, Gianni.

And finally, Australia won the Netball World Cup in the early hours of this morning! Who did the Diamonds defeat in the final?

• Jamaica

• England

• New Zealand

• South Africa

Answer explanation

Australia defeated England 61-45 in Cape Town to win the tournament for the 12th time.