The group stage is done, and it’s now time for the last 16 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup to battle it out. There have been no shortage of upsets already, but how many more should we expect? Can the US pick it up after a poor start, and who else could make a real run for the title this year?

Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans, alongside special guests ASU captain Lieske Carleer and vice-captain Lucy Johnson, to break down all the WWC action on this edition of the PHNX Rising podcast.

0:00 Intro

1:40 Quick Phoenix Rising updates

2:55 Knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup

7:00 Discussing Engald’s chances

11:30 Netherlands comes in on fire

16:20 USA has had not a great run

22:00 European football versus American Soccer

30:00 Surprises in the World Cup

40:10 Predicting the rest of the tournament

45:30 Answering diehard questions