Overview

Group F of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup took place from 11 to 20 June 2019 and brought together four teams in a single round-robin pool. The group is described on the tournament pages (Group F). Participating nations were Chile, Sweden, Thailand and the United States. Matches determined which teams moved on to the knockout stage.

Standings and advancement

After each side played three matches, the top two teams in the group advanced to the round of 16. The United States and Sweden progressed from Group F. The United States finished first in the group on goal difference, while Sweden took the second qualifying spot. Chile and Thailand were eliminated at the group stage.

Notable matches and records

Group F featured one of the most talked-about results of the tournament: the United States' overwhelming victory over Thailand, a match that produced a double-digit margin and attracted widespread attention for its scale. The group also included competitive fixtures that influenced seeding and highlighted contrasting levels of experience among the teams. Debates about competitive balance and the development of emerging programs were prominent after these results.

Teams and performances

  • United States — Entered as one of the tournament favorites; produced the group’s most emphatic win and secured first place on goals.
  • Sweden — A strong European side that advanced alongside the U.S., providing tough opposition and earning a knockout-stage berth.
  • Chile — Represented South America and showed moments of promise but did not collect enough points to advance.
  • Thailand — Made a global appearance that exposed development gaps between newer programs and established powers.

Significance and aftermath

The outcomes in Group F influenced the round-of-16 matchups and contributed to wider conversations about investment in women’s football worldwide. The large-margin result involving the United States prompted calls for greater support for developing national teams, while the advancement of both established sides underscored the competitive depth at the top of the women’s game entering the knockout rounds.