The United States drew arguably the most punishing group stage schedule with Group D, the only group in the tournament featuring three teams in the top 10 in FIFA’s most recent rankings. The Group of Death includes the U.S., Australia, Sweden and Nigeria.
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: 10 stars you should know | U.S. soccer schedule | Group stage schedule
Here is a complete rundown of the six groups and the teams included in each:
2015 Women’s World Cup Groups
Group A
Canada
China
New Zealand
Netherlands
Group B
Germany
Ivory Coast
Norway
Thailand
Group C
Japan
Switzerland
Cameroon
Ecuador
Group D
USA
Australia
Sweden
Nigeria
Group E
Brazil
South Korea
Spain
Costa Rica
Group F
France
England
Colombia
Mexico
