Thirty-six games are in the books. Only 16 teams remain in the Women’s World Cup. Which teams are the favorites to reach Lyon for the final three matches in France? And which players have performed most impressive in goal and on the field? ESPN FC’s Tom Hamilton and Julien Laurens, ESPN Brasil’s Natalie Gedra and ESPN’s Graham Hays, Julie Foudy and Alyssa Roenigk make their picks for how the rest of the World Cup might play out.
Which teams will reach the semifinals in Lyon?
Foudy: England, Germany, Netherlands, United States
Gedra: England, Germany, Netherlands, United States
Hamilton: England, Germany, Netherlands, United States
Hays: Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands
Laurens: England, Germany, Netherlands, United States
Roenigk: Australia, Germany, Netherlands, United States
Which teams will reach the final?
Foudy: Germany vs. United States
Gedra: Netherlands vs. United States
Hamilton: Germany vs. United States
Hays: France vs. Netherlands
Laurens: Germany vs. United States
Roenigk: Germany vs. United States
Which team is your Cup winner?
Foudy: United States
Gedra: United States
Hamilton: United States
Hays: France
Laurens: United States
Roenigk: United States
Which goalkeeper will win the Golden Glove?
Foudy: Christiane Endler, Chile
Gedra: Sarah Bouhaddi, France
Hamilton: Almuth Schult, Germany
Hays: Almuth Schult, Germany
Laurens: Almuth Schult, Germany
Roenigk: Christiane Endler, Chile
Which player will win the Golden Ball?
Foudy: Alex Morgan, United States
Gedra: Alex Morgan, United States
Hamilton: Sara Dabritz, Germany
Hays: Wendie Renard, France
Laurens: Alex Morgan, United States
Roenigk: Alex Morgan, United States